The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to prevent Alaska from certifying the results of its U.S. Senate election under certain circumstances, arguing that voter confusion surrounding two candidates with nearly identical names could potentially affect the outcome.

Wedgewood Polls admitted this week that it fabricated polling data throughout the 2026 election cycle, raising new questions about the reliability of political polling and the media outlets that rely on it.

Wedgewood Polls, a self-described political polling firm, acknowledged Tuesday that it had fabricated its survey results as part of what it called a “social experiment” designed to expose weaknesses in the modern polling industry.

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is reportedly using the recent federal search of her Washington, D.C., home as a fundraising appeal ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is facing renewed scrutiny after his half-sister reportedly claimed in past social media posts that their family has longstanding ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.

The comments, uncovered by the Washington Free Beacon, appear to conflict with El-Sayed’s recent public denials that he or his family have connections to the organization.

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, Democrats are gaining ground—or running virtually even—in several key Senate races that could determine control of the chamber.

A new New York Times/Siena poll, conducted September 21 through October 1, shows Democrats leading in three of five closely watched contests while essentially tying Republicans in two others.