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Ohio OH-7 Election 2026: Ohio’s deep-red House district becomes a battleground amid Max Miller controversy
Ohio OH-7 Election 2026: Ohio’s 7th Congressional District has become unexpectedly competitive as Republican Max Miller faces domestic abuse allegations and a House Ethics Committee investigation, giving Democrat Brian Poindexter an opening in a seat Donald Trump carried comfortably in 2024. The race will test whether candidate-specific controversy, economic concerns and turnout can overcome the district’s underlying Republican lean.
Can a $4 million attack ad sink Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio dream?
Vivek Ramaswamy is contending with a growing challenge from rival Amy Acton in the Ohio gubernatorial race. Recent polling indicates that Acton has gained a lead over Ramaswamy, despite his initial advantages. The controversial $4 million attack advertisement featuring Acton's estranged mother has attracted bipartisan criticism. Ramaswamy's campaign is facing scrutiny due to past controversies, including his H-1B visa stance.
JD Vance defends Ramaswamy's explosive attack ad in Ohio governor race
US Vice President JD Vance has supported Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign ad against Democratic candidate Amy Acton. The ad challenges Acton's account of her troubled childhood, featuring her estranged mother. Reactions from Acton's family describe the ad as a desperate and disgusting attack. Analysts believe the controversy may solidify Acton’s position in the race for governor.
Ramaswamy ad controversy: Amy Acton’s mother commercial sparks backlash-here's how Amy Acton, her brother and critics responded as Ohio Governor polls tighten
Amy Acton, a candidate in the Ohio gubernatorial race, condemned a controversial campaign ad featuring her estranged mother. The ad accuses her of lying about her past, including abusive childhood experiences. Her brother criticized the exploitation of their traumatic history for political gain. Acton has previously shared her experiences and emphasized the values they instilled in her.
Republicans bet Musk's millions can rescue Texas' Paxton in US Senate race
Texas’ Senate race has become one of the most expensive in US history, with more than $500 million spent as Republican groups, backed by major donors including Elon Musk, seek to help Ken Paxton defeat Democrat James Talarico. With early voting underway, analysts say the focus has shifted from persuading undecided voters to mobilising supporters, while both parties battle over inflation, the Iran war and culture-war issues.
‘Russian diesel won’t help US, it shows double standards on India’: Margarita M. Balmaceda, Professor at Seton Hall University
Margarita M. Balmaceda examines the hidden dynamics of energy dependency between Russia and other nations. The discussion highlights Russia's role as a 'Trojan horse' in energy politics. Recent diesel deals between the US and Russia may have limited short-term benefits for American consumers. Additionally, the implications of these deals could adversely impact Ukraine's situation. This situation reflects a troubling double standard in international energy relations.
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Six reasons Democrats may fall short of a midterm landslide in November
Democrats enter the November 3 midterms with favourable conditions, including Trump’s low approval ratings and voter concern over prices and the Iran war, but several structural factors could limit their gains. Fewer competitive House seats, a difficult Senate map, turnout risks, Republicans’ financial advantage, polling uncertainty and GOP attacks portraying Democrats as socialists could all keep the election from becoming a sweeping Democratic wave.
Republicans return to tough-on-crime message ahead of difficult midterm elections
Republicans are leaning heavily on crime, immigration and “law and order” messaging in the 2026 midterms as voter concerns over affordability and the Iran war weigh on the party. Democrats are countering with law-enforcement endorsements and public-safety plans, while arguing that falling violent-crime rates and Trump’s own criminal conviction undercut the GOP attacks.
Why Washington’s National Gallery is putting broken statues on display — from ancient Egypt to Mussolini
The exhibition titled 'Broken: The Power of the Fragment' will showcase over 80 works in Florence. These works will demonstrate how damage can enhance appreciation of art's meaning and historical context. It explores how broken sculptures reflect cultural shifts and transformations over time. Some fragments were intentionally created to embody ritual significance and community connections.
Trump's taxpayer-funded ads face bipartisan backlash, legal questions before midterms
Taxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Donald Trump are under scrutiny for potential legal violations. Critics from both parties argue that public funds should not promote political figures. The advertisement campaign has led to questions surrounding its alignment with the Hatch Act regulations. Trump's portrayal of American exceptionalism is evident in the ads ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
A Donald Trump campaign message has returned to Television, and taxpayers are now picking up the bill
The 30-second video is strikingly similar to an ad used during Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. In the narration, Trump vows to remove people he calls “globalists” and “warmongers” from the government. He also takes aim at what he describes as the “deep state” and attacks the news media.
AI political ads warp reality ahead of US midterms
AI-generated political ads are proliferating ahead of the US midterms, with candidates and outside groups using deepfakes and synthetic video to attack rivals and draw attention. While the tools make campaign content cheaper and more creative, experts warn they could further erode trust by making voters doubt both fake and authentic political material.
Republicans have a billion-dollar answer to Trump's weak midterm polling
Republican groups are dramatically outspending Democrats in several key Senate and House races, deploying hundreds of millions of dollars in outside advertising as the party tries to defend vulnerable seats ahead of the midterms. But the financial advantage may not fully offset voter concerns over inflation, fuel prices and Donald Trump’s economic record.
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitions
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more representative global order. The document outlines India's 2026 chairship priorities, recognises partner countries' contributions and calls for greater participation of Emerging Markets, Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries in global governance.
US election candidates turn on AI data centers as power bills, noise fuel anger
Data centers are now a key election issue across America. Rising electricity bills and noise pollution fuel voter anger against Big Tech companies. Candidates from both parties are campaigning on opposition to these facilities. Some states have imposed moratoriums and new regulations on data center development. This growing opposition challenges the industry's rapid expansion and political influence.
What to know about Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
United States President Donald Trump imposed fifty percent tariffs on Canadian imports. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney promised matching retaliatory measures starting September eighth. These new tariffs affect approximately five percent of Canada's annual exports to the United States. Experts warn these steeper tariffs will raise costs for businesses and consumers. The trade dispute escalates, creating uncertainty for both nations' economies.
AI deepfakes blur reality in 2026 US midterm campaigns
AI-generated deepfake political ads are increasingly used in US campaigns, often misleading voters with fabricated content. With limited regulation and weak safeguards, experts warn these tools could erode trust in elections, as their realism makes them persuasive and difficult for audiences to detect.
Deepfake political scam ads surge on Meta platforms, watchdog says
Scammers spent $49 million on Meta ads using AI deepfakes of US politicians, including Trump, to push fake benefits targeting seniors, a watchdog found. Despite removals, many accounts kept running ads.
AI that alters voice, images in political ads will require prominent disclosure on Google, YouTube
Starting in November, just under a year before the US presidential election, Google said in an update to its political content policy affecting YouTube and other services that disclosure of AI to alter images must be clear and conspicuous and be located somewhere that users are likely to notice it.
Facebook shuts out NYU academics' research on political ads
Facebook says the researchers violated its terms of service and were involved in unauthorized data collection from its massive network. The academics, however, say the company is attempting to exert control on research that paints it in a negative light.
Twitter to ban political ads worldwide on its platform
Twitter Chief Executive Jack Dorsey tweeted that political advertising on Twitter is an effective way to influence followers, yet poses significant risks of misinformation that could mislead on a massive level. On the other hand, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg supports free campaigning through online platforms, letting the netizens decide for themselves.
Next area of conflict: Centre plans legal choke after AAP advertisements attack PM Narendra Modi
The AAP government in Delhi recently released a series of twominute-long ads on TV channels and radio to showcase its “work done for the public”.
AAP's new TV ad 'crass' projection of Arvind Kejriwal: Prashant Bhushan
Prashant Bhushan in a series of tweets said the ad amounted to a "crass" projection of Kejriwal apart from being "crude abuse" of funds.
Supreme Court limits photos in central ads to President, Prime Minister and Chief Justice
The court issued the orders on two PILs that drew its attention to the alleged misuse of public funds to project individual functionaries of the government or a political party.
Delhi Polls: Arvind Kejriwal turns the tables on BJP over ‘Upadravi Gotra’ advertisement
With just days to go for Delhi polls, BJP has walked into a caste controversy with a party ad in Hindi that used the term ‘upadravi gotra.’
Delhi elections 2015: AAP not amused, slams BJP for 'killing' Anna Hazare in ad
AAP told its candidates to stay clear of making personal attacks on members of other political parties and focus only on a positive agenda.
Public opinion on banking measures favours Barack Obama, bankers turn to Mitt Romney
President Barack Obama's estrangement from Wall Street is costing him money in fewer campaign donations even as it is fueling his argument for re- election.
Political advertising budget to increase by 25-30%
Amidst all-round slowdown in advertising, big-budget political advertising is set to come to the rescue of the industry.
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