Trump visits South Carolina, Peltola speaks out and more from the trail
With Election Day less than a week away, more than 44 million Americans have voted early, and candidates in closely watched midterm contests are making their final pitches.
2026 Midterm Elections
Alaska gov. orders probe into Peltola over 2nd Dan Sullivan on ballot
A report alleged that people aligned with Democrat Mary Peltola's campaign helped recruit a candidate with the same first and last name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. Peltola denied the allegations.
What to know about Alaska's Senate race with 2 Dan Sullivans
In Alaska's Senate race, voters will choose between four candidates, including GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan and a man with the same first and last name — a situation that has frustrated Republicans and drawn scrutiny for Democrat Mary Peltola.
DOJ issues new subpoenas in Alaska Senate probe
The Justice Department has begun issuing a new wave of subpoenas stemming from an ongoing criminal investigation into Alaska's U.S. Senate race, multiple sources confirmed to CBS News.
In tight Kansas Senate race, struggling farmers are split
Rising fertilizer and fuel costs, drought and low crop prices have pushed Kansas farms to the edge — scrambling farmers' loyalties in the Senate race between GOP Sen. Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton.
California officials face grand jury subpoenas as DOJ expands voting probe
The Justice Department has issued grand jury subpoenas to California officials, escalating a dispute over allegations by the federal government that the state may have as many as 20,000 non-citizens registered to vote.
Midterm elections put Social Security funding gaps on the ballot
With Social Security's main trust fund on course to be depleted in 2032, Congress will face mounting pressure to find remedies and avert benefit cuts.
How debates became high-risk and low-reward in the viral era
Half of the Senate and a third of gubernatorial races will go without a debate between major party candidates in the 2026 cycle.
DOJ vets say politically charged moves close to election violate norms
Former DOJ officials say Attorney General Todd Blanche's Justice Department has entered uncharted waters in ways that could influence politics.
How to watch live 2026 election results on CBS News
With control of Congress on the line in House and Senate races around the country, here's how to watch the 2026 midterm election results on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
"Your vote is your voice": A look at why voting matters
Why is it important to vote even if the president isn't on the ballot? House and Senate control, governor's mansions, ballot questions and more that will be determined by the 2026 midterm elections.
Ted Cruz calls El-Sayed a "jihadist leprechaun" at campaign stop
At a campaign event outside of Detroit, GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas attempted to tie Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood.
DOJ asks Washington to set aside ballots from 400 alleged noncitizens
Federal prosecutors said they sent a letter to the Washington secretary of state with a list of 400 people they claimed are not U.S. citizens.
Trump says Obama "wouldn't understand" White House renovations
"I would try and explain that to a guy like Obama, but he wouldn't understand," President Trump said at a rally in Mississippi.
John Thune's balancing act: Inside his push to save the GOP majority
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has tried to balance passing the president's agenda and preserving the independence of the Senate. The midterms are his biggest test yet.
Court dismisses DOJ's request to force California to set aside ballots
A federal appeals court on Monday dismissed the DOJ's effort to force California election officials to set aside thousands of ballots that the Trump administration claims may have been cast by alleged noncitizens.
Bishops lament White House meeting that produced photo with Trump
Two Catholic bishops have expressed regret about agreeing to a White House meeting that produced a publicly distributed photo of them praying with President Trump.
Gina Hinojosa says there's "deep disappointment" in both parties
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democrat running for governor in Texas, said there's "deep disappointment in both political parties" in the Lone Star State.
Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
President Trump is a key factor driving support and opposition; turnout looms large.
Blanche says DOJ is "doing our own research" with Alaska challenge
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit last week to preemptively challenge the certification of Alaska's Senate race if the Republican incumbent, Sen. Dan Sullivan, loses.
Thune campaigns with Ashley Hinson as Senate GOP zeroes in on Iowa
Senate Majority Leader John Thune campaigned with GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa on Friday in his latest effort to prop up Republican candidates on the campaign trail.
Intel Democrats on how they'll react if Trump alleges election meddling
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee says lawmakers have prepared for a range of situations ahead of the midterms, including that President Trump "is not going to accept the results."
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
"I regret my vote for Biden. Now I regret my vote for Trump," one man said. "What other options do we got?"
Buttigieg endorses independent Seth Bodnar in Montana Senate race
Pete Buttigieg chose to endorse independent Seth Bodnar over the Democratic Senate nominee, Alani Bankhead. Bodnar says he will not caucus with Democrats if he wins.
Trump focuses on farmers in Iowa visit, as GOP struggles on fertile ground
Speaking from a crowded airplane hangar in ruby-red western Iowa, President Trump delivered a pitch to farmers — a key group as Republicans fight to hold on to a Senate seat.
Politics
Peltola says she "knew nothing about" the other Dan Sullivan
In tight Kansas Senate race, struggling farmers are split
California officials face grand jury subpoenas as DOJ expands voting probe
DOJ issues new subpoenas in Alaska Senate probe
What to know about Alaska's Senate race with 2 Dan Sullivans
How debates became high-risk and low-reward in the viral era
Midterm elections put Social Security funding gaps on the ballot
DOJ vets say politically charged moves close to election violate norms
U.S. citizens included on DOJ list of 400 alleged noncitizens, Washington says
El-Sayed's faith, family under scrutiny in campaign. Here's what we know.
How to watch live 2026 election results on CBS News
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Data center health worries animate midterm campaigns
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
Alaska gov. orders probe into Peltola over 2nd Dan Sullivan on ballot
"Your vote is your voice": A look at why voting matters
SPLC alleges DOJ is treating witness as a member of prosecution team
Lawyers question case against ex-FBI officials over Hunter Biden probe
DOJ says government developing plan to close D.C. golf course
