Data center boom puts GOP in a bind before midterms

Cleanview Research found 75% of data centers being built and 80% of data centers in the planning stage are in predominantly GOP states, as public opposition to data centers grows.

• 6h ago

Johnson says he intends to stay on as GOP leader if party loses majority

House Speaker Mike Johnson said last week that he could start a lawn business if the GOP loses the House majority, which he told CBS News' Robert Costa was "tongue in cheek."

• 17h ago

Rep. Jeffries says Democrats are "on the verge of taking back control"

Jeffries campaigned in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and plans to campaign in Texas in the coming days to help Democratic candidates unseat Republican incumbents.

• Oct 11

DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of an ex-Army major who was convicted of the 2009 killing of 13 people at Fort Hood.

• Oct 11

Democrat Chris Pappas says "we're taking nothing for granted" in N.H. race

Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas, who's running to represent New Hampshire in the Senate, said that "we're taking nothing for granted" as Election Day approaches, amid a "tough race" in the Granite State.

• Oct 11

Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.

Just weeks before the midterm elections, 90% of Americans say prices in the U.S. are the main factor shaping their view of the economy. These charts show why.

• Oct 9

Obama raises more than $13 million for Democrats

Former President Barack Obama, who ran on "hope and change," is resurrecting his signature campaign slogan in a new series of digital ads for the Democratic National Committee that were viewed exclusively by CBS News.

• Oct 9

Obama throws support behind Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid

Former President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection campaign, as Obama steps up his involvement in key races ahead of the midterms.

• Oct 9

El-Sayed and Rogers toss insults in Michigan Senate debate

In Thursday's Michigan Senate debate, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers sparred over the Iran war and cost-of-living issues — and flung insults across the stage in nearly every exchange.

• Oct 8

Arizona congressional candidate reports rape while repairing campaign signs

Democrat Bernadette Greene-Placentia, who is running to represent Arizona's 8th Congressional District, has filed a police report about the August incident.

• Oct 8

Democrats invest more heavily in Gina Hinojosa as Pritzker offers support

Last week, more than 70 Latino Democratic leaders sent a letter to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, the chair of the DGA, urging the group to invest $10 million to help Hinojosa's campaign.

• Oct 8

Obama hosts fundraiser with Senate Democrats weeks before midterms

Former President Barack Obama headlined a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Wednesday night to discuss the stakes of the upcoming midterm election.

• Oct 7

Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law

The Federal Election Commission is down to just two members ahead of what's projected to be the most expensive election cycle on record.

• Oct 7

In Maine Senate debate, Collins and Jackson both criticize Trump — but spar over how

In an often-testy debate, GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine touted her five terms in Congress and took aim at some Trump policies — while Democrat Troy Jackson argued Collins has failed to effectively push back.

• Oct 7

GOP Super PAC pours $5 million into South Carolina Senate race, sources say

The influx of cash comes as President Trump escalated the attacks against Darline Graham's Democratic opponent, Annie Andrews.

• Oct 6

2026 midterm election races to watch

CBS News has identified 10 key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.

• Oct 6

Trump sending ACA and Medicare checks, but will they offset costs?

President Trump sent $500 checks to some Affordable Care Act enrollees, while 20 million Medicare recipients will soon get $90 checks. Will they make a difference?

• Oct 5

CBS News poll finds voters split on state v. national focus in Maine Senate race

Troy Jackson is boosted by those looking for change, while Collins peels off some Trump disapprovers.

• Oct 2

Senate GOP group pours millions into defending Kansas seat

The race for control of the Senate is changing in the final weeks before the midterms, with the GOP defending several traditionally red-leaning states.

• Oct 2

Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls

Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton reportedly told donors that "everybody's numbers are down" after a midterm convention in Dallas that touted both Paxton's campaign and President Trump's record.

• Oct 1

Thune to ramp up midterm campaign stops as GOP defends Senate majority

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is set to travel to states with key Senate races in the coming weeks as the GOP fights to hold on to its majority in the upper chamber.

• Sep 29

Sen. John Fetterman says it's "entirely possible" Democrats take back Senate

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said that it's "entirely possible" his party wins control of the Senate in the midterm elections, while leaving the door open on his own political future.

• Sep 27

Sen. Kennedy urges Trump to focus on affordability ahead of midterm elections

Kennedy also weighed in on a new ad campaign extolling the president, saying no official "should spend public money on private ads for themselves."

• Sep 27

DSA candidate Angie Nixon says "this is not about three letters"

Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon, a state representative, said that "this is not about three letters" amid GOP criticism about her membership in the Democratic Socialists of America.

• Sep 24

Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds responds after Trump mentions removed from site

Some prominent references to President Trump were scrubbed from Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds' campaign website in recent weeks, but the Republican said he isn't backing away from the president's agenda.

• Sep 24

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