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Voting groups sound alarm on funding shortfalls that they say could affect midterm turnout

Several left-leaning voter engagement and racial justice groups face steep funding shortfalls and staffing cuts ahead of midterm voting, alarming Democratic strategists who fear reduced turnout and voter protection efforts. The article attributes the pullback to disenchanted donors and fear of retribution from the Trump administration, while noting the DNC says it is making historic organizing investments.

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Appeals court reinstates GOP House map in Missouri for November election

A federal appeals court reinstated Missouri's Republican-drawn 7-1 congressional map for the November elections, reversing the use of an older 6-2 map. The ruling is a temporary win for Republicans seeking more favorable House pickup opportunities, but it is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court and has a one-week pause before taking effect.

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Trump says Mamdani has ‘great potential’ after Gracie Mansion visit

President Trump called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani having “great potential” after a Gracie Mansion meeting ahead of the United Nations General Assembly. Trump said he wants Mamdani to be a great mayor for New York, despite earlier criticism of Mamdani’s left-wing politics and policies. The report notes prior tension and later criticism over a proposed tax on second homes.

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The Democrats’ Gaza reckoning

The essay argues that Democrats are reckoning with their Gaza policy after refusing to give Palestinian voices a platform and continuing to back Israel’s military campaign. It portrays Biden and Harris as deferential to Netanyahu and Aipac while grassroots Democratic voters and Palestinian American advocates push for a policy shift.

Left 6.1

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Ariz. activists build map to show federal agents at polls

Arizona immigration advocates are building an interactive heat map to flag reported ICE activity near polling places this fall, citing fears of voter intimidation. The article also notes a failed Republican-backed state bill to require ICE agents at polls, a DHS denial that it targets polling sites, and evidence that noncitizen voting is extremely rare.

Left 3.5

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Rogers calls for end to war in Iran: ‘Michigan families can’t afford to wait’

Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers called for ending the war with Iran, arguing it has driven up fuel and grocery prices, and proposed suspending the 70-cent state and federal gas tax and temporarily halting U.S. diesel exports. The article also notes similar calls from Iowa GOP Senate nominee Ashley Hinson and Republican divisions over how to address economic polling ahead of the midterms.

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Trump approval falls to all-time low in Reuters/Ipsos poll ⁠

A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Trump’s approval at 32%, a record low, with disapproval at 66% and a 15-point decline since the start of his second term. The article links the slump to the midterms, an unpopular Iran war, and economic and immigration concerns, and notes other polls showing Republicans trailing Democrats.

Left 2.4

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Fewer Democrats planning to cast mail-in ballots in midterms: Survey

A new NBC News poll indicates fewer Democrats and independents plan to vote by mail in the 2026 midterms, with more opting for early in-person or Election Day voting. The shift follows Trump's attacks on mail-in voting and a Supreme Court ruling blocking his postal-service order. Democratic and progressive groups are encouraging early in-person voting.

Left 2.8

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Trump-linked Super PAC spends $8M on Tom Suozzi attack ads to boost GOP rival Mike LiPetri

A Trump-aligned Super PAC is spending nearly $8 million on TV and mail ads attacking Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi and boosting Republican challenger Mike LiPetri in New York’s 3rd Congressional District. The ad accuses Suozzi of self-serving stock trading, while Suozzi’s campaign denies he has bought stocks and calls the attacks hypocritical given Trump’s own trading. The article also notes Suozzi’s centrist ads and a U.S. Chamber award as he seeks reelection in a competitive district.

Left 3.0

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How the Gubernatorial Races Are Breaking

The article analyzes 2026 gubernatorial races using polling averages, arguing the overall outlook for Republicans is grim even if the races are less uniform than Senate contests. It focuses on how far GOP candidates are from 50 percent and what share of undecided vote they would need to win.

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The art of dealing with Trump

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to meet President Donald Trump at Gracie Mansion, continuing an unusual cordial relationship despite their ideological differences. The article also covers Gov. Kathy Hochul floating an AI 'kill switch' as New York implements the RAISE Act. It notes Democratic unease over engaging Trump while Mamdani's left-wing base has not objected.

Left 2.1

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JD Vance stumps for Michael Whatley as GOP groups weigh pulling ad money from North Carolina Senate race

Vice President JD Vance campaigned in North Carolina for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, attacking Roy Cooper on crime while polls show Cooper leading and some GOP groups are canceling ad reservations. The article contextualizes Vance's crime claim and notes Republican worries about the state and Senate map.

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