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‘INSANE!’: Voters Are Done Being Inundated With ‘Pathetic’ Political Texts And Mailers
"It makes me never want to make a contribution again," said Laura, a frustrated Colorado voter drowning in fundraising requests from Democratic campaigns. Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: Handout WASHINGTON – Americans are in the final stretch of the 2026 midterm elections, but lots of voters were done with this campaign season months ago.
Trump Axed Her CDC Job. Now She Might Help Democrats Take The Georgia House.
Follow Trump Axed Her CDC Job. Now She Might Help Democrats Take The Georgia House. Wed, October 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM EDT Beth Fuller was a contractor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for 10 years — until last year, when the Trump administration's so-called Department of Government Efficiency, led by trillionaire Elon Musk, abruptly terminated her contract as it haphazardly fired tens of thousands of other federal workers.
Trump Axed Her CDC Job. Now She Might Help Democrats Take The Georgia House.
Trump Axed Her CDC Job. Now She Might Help Democrats Take The Georgia House. Wed, 21 October 2026 at 11:01 am UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Trump Axed Her CDC Job. Now She Might Help Democrats Take The Georgia House.
WASHINGTON — Beth Fuller was a contractor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for 10 years — until last year, when the Trump administration's so-called Department of Government Efficiency, led by trillionaire Elon Musk, abruptly terminated her contract as it haphazardly fired tens of thousands of other federal workers. A 25-year public health professional, Fuller was devastated. It wasn't just that she was out of work; it was what was happening to her field.
Another Member Of Congress Reports Getting Suspicious Mail
Follow Another Member Of Congress Reports Getting Suspicious Mail Mon, October 19, 2026 at 11:55 AM EDT Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) said early Monday that he received a suspicious letter with white powder in it at his Leesburg district office. "I can confirm that my office in Leesburg received an envelope containing a suspicious substance. The office was promptly evacuated," Subramanyam said in a statement.
Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller Releases New Ad About ‘The Pain Of Divorce’
Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) is out with a new campaign ad aimed at connecting with voters who have been through messy divorces, except in his case he faces horrifying allegations of domestic violence by his ex-wife. "Too many of us know the pain of divorce," Miller says in the ad, talking directly into the camera. "It's messy and complicated.
Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller Releases New Ad About ‘The Pain Of Divorce’
Jennifer Bendery Fri, 16 October 2026 at 4:17 pm UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) is out with a new campaign ad aimed at connecting with voters who have been through messy divorces, except in his case he faces horrifying allegations of domestic violence by his ex-wife.
Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller Releases New Ad About ‘The Pain Of Divorce’
Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller Releases New Ad About ‘The Pain Of Divorce’ Fri, October 16, 2026 at 4:17 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) is out with a new campaign ad aimed at connecting with voters who have been through messy divorces, except in his case he faces horrifying allegations of domestic violence by his ex-wife.
Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller Releases New Ad About ‘The Pain Of Divorce’
Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller Releases New Ad About ‘The Pain Of Divorce’ Fri, 16 October 2026 at 4:17 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) is out with a new campaign ad aimed at connecting with voters who have been through messy divorces, except in his case he faces horrifying allegations of domestic violence by his ex-wife.
Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller Releases New Ad About ‘The Pain Of Divorce’
Follow Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller Releases New Ad About ‘The Pain Of Divorce’ Fri, October 16, 2026 at 12:17 PM EDT Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) is out with a new campaign ad aimed at connecting with voters who have been through messy divorces, except in his case he faces horrifying allegations of domestic violence by his ex-wife. "Too many of us know the pain of divorce," Miller says in the ad, talking directly into the camera.
Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller Releases New Ad About ‘The Pain Of Divorce’
Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) is out with a new campaign ad aimed at connecting with voters who have been through messy divorces, except in his case he faces horrifying allegations of domestic violence by his ex-wife. “Too many of us know the pain of divorce,” Miller says in the ad, talking directly into the camera. “It’s messy and complicated.
Ilhan Omar Spokesperson: ‘No Basis In Law’ For Trump’s Effort To Deport Her
Follow Ilhan Omar Spokesperson: ‘No Basis In Law’ For Trump’s Effort To Deport Her Thu, October 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. President Donald Trump's reported plan to try to strip Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) of her U.S. citizenship and deport her has "no basis in law" and is the stuff of authoritarians, the congresswoman's spokesperson said in a statement to HuffPost.
James Talarico Campaign Raises Record-Breaking $64 Million In Third Quarter
James Talarico Campaign Raises Record-Breaking $64 Million In Third Quarter Thu, October 15, 2026 at 2:46 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Texas state Democratic Rep.
James Talarico Campaign Raises Record-Breaking $64 Million In Third Quarter
Follow James Talarico Campaign Raises Record-Breaking $64 Million In Third Quarter Thu, October 15, 2026 at 10:46 AM EDT Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Texas state Democratic Rep. James Talarico raised $64 million in the third quarter of his Senate campaign, an astounding amount of money that's more than double what he raised in the second quarter and more than any Senate candidate has ever raised in the third quarter of an election.
James Talarico Campaign Raises Record-Breaking $64 Million In Third Quarter
The Texas Democrat’s fundraising haul is more than any Senate candidate has ever raised in the third quarter of an election. Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Texas state Democratic Rep. James Talarico raised $64 million in the third quarter of his Senate campaign, an astounding amount of money that’s more than double what he raised in the second quarter and more than any Senate candidate has ever raised in the third quarter of an election.
James Talarico Campaign Raises Record-Breaking $64 Million In Third Quarter
James Talarico Campaign Raises Record-Breaking $64 Million In Third Quarter Thu, 15 October 2026 at 2:46 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Texas state Democratic Rep.
Dan Sullivan — The Other One — Responds To Trump Tirade About Him Being ‘Fake’
WASHINGTON — At a campaign rally late Tuesday with Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), President Donald Trump ranted about Dan Sullivan — the other one, the retired teacher in Petersburg — also running for Senate. Both will appear on the November ballot as GOP candidates, distinguished by their middle initials and the word "incumbent" next to the senator's name.
Dan Sullivan — The Other One — Responds To Trump Tirade About Him Being ‘Fake’
WASHINGTON — At a campaign rally late Tuesday with Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), President Donald Trump ranted about Dan Sullivan — the other one, the retired teacher in Petersburg — also running for Senate. Both will appear on the November ballot as GOP candidates, distinguished by their middle initials and the word "incumbent" next to the senator's name.
Dan Sullivan — The Other One — Responds To Trump Tirade About Him Being ‘Fake’
This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Who will Texans choose to represent them in the U.S. Senate: a scandal-ridden but Trump-approved Republican or a perfect-on-paper Democrat? “How could I be a fake Dan Sullivan? That is my real name!” the retired teacher told HuffPost of his bid against his same-named Alaskan senator.
Dan Sullivan — The Other One — Responds To Trump Tirade About Him Being ‘Fake’
Jennifer Bendery Wed, 14 October 2026 at 4:21 pm UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON — At a campaign rally late Tuesday with Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), President Donald Trump ranted about Dan Sullivan — the other one, the retired teacher in Petersburg — also running for Senate. Both will appear on the November ballot as GOP candidates, distinguished by their middle initials and the word "incumbent" next to the senator's name.
'I’m A Pro-Choice Republican,' Says Minnesota Senate Nominee Who Backs Abortion Bans
WASHINGTON ― Three weeks out from the midterm elections, Minnesota Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya is out with a new campaign ad touting her support for abortion rights. Except she's publicly praised the demise of Roe v. Wade, vowed to confirm conservative federal judges if elected to the Senate and routinely advocated for a 12-week abortion ban. "I'm a pro-choice Republican," she claims in her latest campaign ad, titled "Independent Voice," which dropped over the weekend.
Congresswoman On Ilhan Omar Home Raid: Trump Is A ‘Coward’ Who Targets Black Women
Follow Congresswoman On Ilhan Omar Home Raid: Trump Is A ‘Coward’ Who Targets Black Women Mon, October 12, 2026 at 1:59 PM EDT Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) said the Trump administration's raid of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home early Monday is a reminder of what a chicken President Donald Trump is, and of his tendency to lash out at Black women who challenge him.
Congresswoman On Ilhan Omar Home Raid: Trump Is A ‘Coward’ Who Targets Black Women
Congresswoman On Ilhan Omar Home Raid: Trump Is A ‘Coward’ Who Targets Black Women Mon, 12 October 2026 at 1:59 pm GMT-4 Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) said the Trump administration's raid of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home early Monday is a reminder of what a chicken President Donald Trump is, and of his tendency to lash out at Black women who challenge him.
Minnesota Senator ‘Outraged’ By Trump’s ‘Corrupt’ Raid On Ilhan Omar’s Home
Follow Minnesota Senator ‘Outraged’ By Trump’s ‘Corrupt’ Raid On Ilhan Omar’s Home Mon, October 12, 2026 at 12:11 PM EDT Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) tore into President Donald Trump and his administration for its Monday morning raid on the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), the progressive congresswoman frequently targeted by racist and Islamophobic attacks from the president.
James Talarico Relishes Trump Saying Ken Paxton Should Debate Him
Follow James Talarico Relishes Trump Saying Ken Paxton Should Debate Him Thu, October 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM EDT Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. President Donald Trump made things extra awkward for Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton late Wednesday by calling on him to debate his Senate rival, Democratic state Rep. James Talarico — despite Paxton routinely dodging debate requests.
GOP Rep. Brad Finstad Runs Attack Ad That Erases Critical Voter From Photo
WASHINGTON – Minnesota small business owner Beth Benike was watching the Netflix show "Bridgerton" on Monday night when she noticed a familiar image in a political ad that aired during a commercial break: the exact shot of Democratic congressional nominee Jake Johnson from a photo she'd been in with him last year. Except in this attack ad from Johnson's opponent, Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, Benike wasn't in the photo anymore.
GOP Rep. Brad Finstad Runs Attack Ad That Erases Critical Voter From Photo
WASHINGTON – Minnesota small business owner Beth Benike was watching the Netflix show "Bridgerton" on Monday night when she noticed a familiar image in a political ad that aired during a commercial break: the exact shot of Democratic congressional nominee Jake Johnson from a photo she'd been in with him last year. Except in this attack ad from Johnson's opponent, Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, Benike wasn't in the photo anymore.
GOP Rep. Brad Finstad Runs Attack Ad That Erases Critical Voter From Photo
WASHINGTON – Minnesota small business owner Beth Benike was watching the Netflix show "Bridgerton" on Monday night when she noticed a familiar image in a political ad that aired during a commercial break: the exact shot of Democratic congressional nominee Jake Johnson from a photo she'd been in with him last year. Except in this attack ad from Johnson's opponent, Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, Benike wasn't in the photo anymore.
‘Of Course The Economy Is Horrible' Ken Paxton Advisor Says Ahead Of Trump’s Texas Rally
Follow ‘Of Course The Economy Is Horrible' Ken Paxton Advisor Says Ahead Of Trump’s Texas Rally Wed, October 7, 2026 at 12:52 PM EDT Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Michelle Smith, a senior advisor to Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in his Senate race, complained Wednesday about how bad the economy is, hours before President Donald Trump, who insists the economy is "great," comes to Texas to campaign for her boss.
Hillary Clinton Endorses Peggy Flanagan In Minnesota Senate Race
Follow Hillary Clinton Endorses Peggy Flanagan In Minnesota Senate Race Wed, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday endorsed Minnesota Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate, making her first congressional endorsement in 2026 and taking a swing at President Donald Trump in the process. "Donald Trump has made it harder for families to afford childcare, groceries, and health care for their kids.
Family Of Epstein Victim Calls Out GOP Congressman In New Ad
Follow Family Of Epstein Victim Calls Out GOP Congressman In New Ad Updated Mon, October 5, 2026 at 8:11 AM EDT Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released a new ad featuring the family of Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse who died by suicide, calling out Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.) for helping to cover up President Donald Trump's ties to the late child *** offender.
James Talarico launches 'Ken Paxton corruption hotline'
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James Talarico Launches ‘Ken Paxton Corruption Hotline’
James Talarico Launches ‘Ken Paxton Corruption Hotline’ Updated Fri, October 2, 2026 at 2:22 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Texas Democratic state Rep.
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