# 2026 midterms (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover 2026 midterms. Page: Feed: --- ## [Fact-checking Ed Markey and Seth Moulton’s final debate in Massachusetts Democratic primary](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/21/markey-moulton-massachusetts-debate-fact-check/) _2026-08-21 · Ellen Hine · PolitiFact_ Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton faced off for the third and final time in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Despite broad similarities in ideology, the candidates used the debate to sharpen differences in their ages, the actions they’ve taken in office and their use of technology. “We should have age \[…\] ## [Trump’s vaccine executive order.](https://www.readtangle.com/trump-vaccine-executive-order/) _2026-08-20 · Ari Weitzman · Tangle_ Plus, a story about fabricated polls. ## [What AOC's Admission Means for Democrats](https://www.readtangle.com/what-aocs-admission-means-for-democrats/) _2026-08-20 · Isaac Saul · Tangle_ What does AOC's admission that 'Woke 1' was crazy mean for the Democratic Party? This week on Suspension of the Rules, Isaac Saul, Kmele Foster, ## [Live: Fact-checking Massachusetts Senate candidates Ed Markey and Seth Moulton’s debate](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/20/markey-moulton-massachusetts-debate-live-fact-check/) _2026-08-20 · Ellen Hine · PolitiFact_ As Massachusetts’ Sept. 1 U.S. Senate primary election approaches, Democrats Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton will debate for a third time Aug. 20 in Boston. PolitiFact is fact-checking the debate live at 8 p.m. EDT with our partner WCVB-TV, which is cohosting the debate with WBUR-FM and The Boston Globe. We previously fact-checked \[…\] ## [Do MI Senate candidate El-Sayed’s comments about ‘public ownership’ show he supports communism?](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/19/do-mi-senate-candidate-el-sayeds-comments-about-public-ownership-show-he-supports-communism/) _2026-08-19 · Caleb McCullough · PolitiFact_ Republicans are sharing a resurfaced clip of Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed discussing government control of private corporations — and they’re saying it shows his support for communism. El-Sayed “says he is in favor of a communist-style government seizure of private companies,” read an Aug. 12 X post from the Republican National Committee. The \[…\] ## [Enriched uranium stockpile undercuts Trump claim of Iran’s ‘essential denuclearization’](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/19/iran-nuclear-weapons-essential-denuclearization/) _2026-08-19 · Louis Jacobson · PolitiFact_ President Donald Trump often says the media never acknowledges his administration’s wins, including what he considers progress on the Iran war. Trump listed “the essential Denuclearization of Iran” as one of many accomplishments in an Aug. 16 Truth Social post targeting a Fox News anchor. Has the U.S. denuclearized Iran? When we asked the White \[…\] ## [Challenges aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.](https://www.readtangle.com/uss-abraham-lincoln-controversy/) _2026-08-19 · Will Kaback · Tangle_ Plus, did crossover voters affect the Michigan Democratic primary? ## [Why Trump Can't Fix the Reflecting Pool](https://www.readtangle.com/why-trump-cant-fix-the-reflecting-pool/) _2026-08-19 · Isaac Saul · Tangle_ The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is one of the most recognizable landmarks in America. For nearly a century, the pool has struggled with leaks, ## [The Price of Silence](https://occupy25.com/2026/08/19/the-price-of-silence/) _2026-08-19 · Dr. Potts · Occupy 2.5_ Silence feels comfortable in the moment, but history shows that its true cost is almost always paid by the generations that follow. ## [After spreading falsehoods about mail voting fraud, Trump cast mail ballot in Florida primary](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/18/trump-vote-by-mail-florida-republican-primary-save/) _2026-08-18 · Amy Sherman · PolitiFact_ President Donald Trump, who has spread falsehoods about voting by mail as he seeks to reduce it, cast such a ballot himself in the most recent Florida primary. Politico first reported Aug. 17 that Palm Beach County records showed Trump cast a mail ballot in the primary, which includes the race for governor. An Aug. \[…\] ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZPysqr1WyKXt) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [The Flock surveillance cameras debate.](https://www.readtangle.com/flock-surveillance-cameras-august-2026/) _2026-08-18 · Isaac Saul · Tangle_ Plus, looking back at the ratification of the 19th Amendment. ## [¿Sabías que tu uso del internet depende de centros de datos? Así es como funcionan](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/18/que-son-centros-de-datos-ia-electricidad-agua/) _2026-08-18 · Maria Briceño · PolitiFact_ Ya sea en redes sociales o en la vida real, es posible que hayas escuchado a alguien — quizás incluso a candidatos en estas elecciones de medio término — hablar sobre centros de datos. Algunos les dan la bienvenida, otros los rechazan. ¿Qué son, entonces, estas instalaciones? Permiten realizar tareas cotidianas como ver series en \[…\] ## [Are sewers the best way to deal with stormwater?](https://thepublicsradio.org/possibly-podcast/are-sewers-the-best-way-to-deal-with-stormwater-2/) _2026-08-18 · Will Malloy, Juliana Merullo and Megan Hall · TPR: The Public's Radio_ Paved surfaces like roads, sidewalks, and driveways send stormwater into our sewers. This week on Possibly we explore engineering solutions that can help keep sewers and waterways clean. The post Are sewers the best way to deal with stormwater? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio . [Listen](https://newspack-thepublicsradio.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2026/08/081826-Possibly-stormwaterrerun_01.mp3) ## [Trump wants to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. What are they for?](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/17/trump-south-korea-joint-military-exercises/) _2026-08-17 · Loreben Tuquero · PolitiFact_ President Donald Trump said he’s instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “substantially reduce” U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises. He said this was “based on my very good relationship” with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un. In an Aug. 16 Truth Social post, Trump said, “These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs \[…\] ## [Did you know most of your daily online activities rely on data centers? Here’s how it works](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/17/what-is-ai-data-centers-electricity-water/) _2026-08-17 · Maria Briceño · PolitiFact_ Whether on social media or in real life, you might have heard someone — perhaps even political candidates this midterm cycle — talk about data centers. Some welcome them, others shun them. So, what are these facilities? They help power everyday tasks such as streaming shows, using Apple Pay, social media or asking a chatbot \[…\] ## [The Wisconsin gubernatorial primaries.](https://www.readtangle.com/wisconsin-gubernatorial-primaries-2026/) _2026-08-17 · Isaac Saul · Tangle_ Plus, a rundown of stories we missed during our recess. ## [Diana Taurasi enters Mercury’s Ring of Honor and has jersey retired—Mercury lose 88-85 to Portland](https://nevalleynews.org/21020/sports/diana-taurasi-enters-mercurys-ring-of-honor-and-has-jersey-retired-mercury-lose-88-85-to-portland/) _2026-08-17 · Thomas Bonvehi, Reporter · Northeast Valley News_ The Phoenix Mercury (13-22) hosted the Portland Fire (14-20) at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday. Portland had won three of their last four, while the Mercury had come off a win against the Los Angeles Sparks. “Really happy with these last stretch of games,” said Fire head coach Alex Samara. “It took us a few games to be able to... The post Diana Taurasi enters Mercury’s Ring of Honor and has… ## [Who Just Bought This Building Overlooking the White House?](https://rpwmedia.com/who-just-bought-this-building-overlooking-the-white-house/) _2026-08-16 · Rich Welsh · RPWMedia_ A man with reported ties to Chinese public security and CCP influence networks now controls a nine-story building just 650 feet from the White House, and federal authorities need to explain why this is not setting off alarms. The post Who Just Bought This Building Overlooking the White House? appeared first on RPWMedia . ## [Fact-checking claims about Taylor Farms’ donations to Trump-aligned groups](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/13/taylor-farms-donations-trump/) _2026-08-13 · Loreben Tuquero · PolitiFact_ After Taylor Farms de Mexico’s lettuce was identified as a potential source for a multi-state cyclospora outbreak, the company’s political dealings and contributions came under scrutiny. Social media users looked into donations the company and its leadership made and drew assumptions about how those influenced the Trump administration’s outbreak response. Here are some of the \[…\] ## [Vaccine research spans decades and doesn’t show they cause autism](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/13/vaccines-autism-research-evidence/) _2026-08-13 · Madison Czopek · PolitiFact_ President Donald Trump has called for big changes for how U.S. children are vaccinated. As he signed an executive order recommending a new schedule for vaccines, the president said the new plan would have a “huge impact on autism.” Credible studies have not linked vaccines to autism. Research, in fact, shows the opposite. Autism — \[…\] ## [Earn crypto from idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/euBX85MywxEc) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI command, connect your GPU, and start receiving crypto payouts. ## [The Epstein midterms: Why the deceased felon appears in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, MA Senate attacks](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/13/jeffrey-epstein-senate-midterms-georgia-ohio-texas/) _2026-08-13 · Amy Sherman · PolitiFact_ James Talarico, a Texas Democrat running for U.S. Senate, accused his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton, of giving a sex offender a light jail sentence. The lenient plea deal generated plenty of headlines and criticism, but Talarico drew even more attention to it in a May interview — accusing Paxton of doling out “Epstein-style \[…\] ## [White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is departing her job. Here’s how we fact-checked key moments.](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/13/karoline-leavitt-white-house-press-secretary/) _2026-08-13 · Samantha Putterman · PolitiFact_ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving President Donald Trump’s administration at the end of August to spend more time with her family after the birth of her second child. In an Aug. 12 Truth Social post announcing her departure, Trump called Leavitt a “a real leader in the White House” and “one of \[…\] ## [Fear Is the Product](https://occupy25.com/2026/08/12/fear-is-the-product/) _2026-08-12 · Dr. Potts · Occupy 2.5_ Fear has always been the most profitable product authoritarian politics has ever sold, and citizens don't have to keep buying it. ## [The “Midterms of Rage”—Pew Research and polling trackers show Democrats leading the generic congressional vote](https://nevalleynews.org/21017/showcase/the-midterms-of-rage-pew-research-and-polling-trackers-show-democrats-leading-the-generic-congressional-vote/) _2026-08-12 · Nicole White, Reporter · Northeast Valley News_ With three months to go before the midterms, much of America is exhausted and angry. Persistent inflation, disappointing job numbers and to a large degree, Trump’s own executive decisions—the back and forth with Iran, a Department of Justice focused on bringing cases against Trump’s perceived political enemies at Trump’s urging. Trump’s public statements and policy... The post The “Midterms of… ## [PolitiFact announces national partner network to cover critical midterm races](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/12/politifact-announces-national-partner-network-to-cover-critical-midterm-races/) _2026-08-12 · Katie Sanders · PolitiFact_ PolitiFact, the Pulitzer Prize-winning fact-checking news organization, today announced its most extensive partnership network to date for the 2026 midterm election cycle. Building on a nearly two-decade legacy of public service, PolitiFact is joining forces with premier local newsrooms in battleground states to help voters navigate a complex landscape of political claims and online… ## [The DSA Takeover Is Becoming a Democratic Nightmare](https://rpwmedia.com/the-dsa-takeover-is-becoming-a-democratic-nightmare/) _2026-08-11 · Rich Welsh · RPWMedia_ Democrats have no convincing agenda beyond targeting Trump, while a growing socialist rebellion threatens to tear their party apart before the midterms. The post The DSA Takeover Is Becoming a Democratic Nightmare appeared first on RPWMedia . ## [What’s it like to own an electric car?](https://thepublicsradio.org/possibly-podcast/whats-it-like-to-own-an-electric-car/) _2026-08-11 · Megan Hall · TPR: The Public's Radio_ Possibly’s host Megan Hall and her family made the switch to an electric car. In this episode, originally aired in 2023, we explain what owning an EV is actually like. The post What’s it like to own an electric car? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio . [Listen](https://newspack-thepublicsradio.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2026/08/081126-Possibly-EVrerun_01.mp3) ## [We crunched the numbers: Trump devoted 45,000 words to construction like Reflecting Pool, ballroom](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/11/trump-construction-ballroom-reflecting-pool/) _2026-08-11 · Loreben Tuquero · PolitiFact_ On a cool May evening, President Donald Trump stood at the under-construction Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and spoke with reporters about the project, which would become a major focus of his public remarks over the next month. Trump detailed the new “American flag blue” color and criticized former President Barack Obama’s efforts to improve the \[…\] ## [AOC Helps Progressives Hide Their Radical Political Records](https://rpwmedia.com/aoc-helps-progressives-hide-their-radical-political-records/) _2026-08-10 · Rich Welsh · RPWMedia_ The radical Left wants Americans to forget its demands to abolish police and prisons, but changing the language does not change the agenda, and voters must examine the record before these extremists regain power. The post AOC Helps Progressives Hide Their Radical Political Records appeared first on RPWMedia . ## [Parásitos que dan diarrea, vidrio en el pan: ¿Es nuestra comida menos segura? Aquí los datos](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/10/brote-cyclospora-alimentos-seguridad-productos/) _2026-08-10 · Maria Briceño · PolitiFact_ Los huevos están contaminados con salmonela. Se han relacionado las bayas congeladas con un brote de E. coli. La lechuga iceberg y quién sabe qué más podría provocarte una diarrea explosiva. Algunas personas han afrontado esta avalancha de noticias alarmantes sobre la comida con humor negro. “Así que el pan tiene vidrio, la lechuga tiene \[…\] ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MZ4KHbR8x3iP) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [What the heck is ‘gain-of-function’? Understanding the hubbub behind a scientific research method](https://politifact.com/article/2026/aug/10/gain-of-function-research-guide-rfk/) _2026-08-10 · Madison Czopek · PolitiFact_ Unless you work in a laboratory or a university, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about different scientific research approaches. If nerdy technical phrases such as “cohort studies” and “randomized controlled trials” don’t mean much to you, odds are good you’re also unfamiliar with “gain-of-function” research. The term broadly describes experiments that genetically alter \[…\] ## [A summer announcement.](https://www.readtangle.com/a-summer-announcement-2026/) _2026-08-10 · Isaac Saul · Tangle_ Plus, footage from our event in West Virginia. ## [Register to vote Latino Arizona—your vote is your voice](https://nevalleynews.org/21012/news/register-to-vote-latino-arizona-your-vote-is-your-voice/) _2026-08-10 · Nicole White, Reporter · Northeast Valley News_ Register to vote Latino Arizona, the Latino vote matters, in a significant way in Arizona. Arizona Latino voters have made up \>15% of the electorate in every election since 2016. In Arizonans must register to vote by October 5, 2026 in order to participate in the midterm elections. If you are a Maricopa County resident... The post Register to vote Latino Arizona—your vote is your voice first… ## [AGI: Are We Building Our Own Extinction?](https://www.readtangle.com/agi-are-we-building-our-own-extinction/) _2026-08-10 · Isaac Saul · Tangle_ Everyone knows AI. ChatGPT. Claude. Gemini. But what about Artificial General Intelligence? In this special live edition of Suspension of the Rules, ## [The Sunday — August 9](https://www.readtangle.com/the-sunday-august-9-2026/) _2026-08-09 · Tangle Staff · Tangle_ This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. What the right is doodling. Al Goodwyn | Creators Syndicate What the left is doodling. John Deering | Creators Syndicate Suspension of the Rules. This week, Audrey fills in ## [I’m Afraid My Son is So Bright.](https://www.readtangle.com/otherposts/im-afraid-my-son-is-so-bright/) _2026-08-09 · Tangle Staff · Tangle_ By Keith Raynor My son, Miles, is five years old, and despite many warnings of the dangers of screen time, putting on one of his favorite videos is one of the best ways to get him to sit in one place for an extended period of time. He’s ## [Cardinals lose 33-30 in a nail-biter against the Panthers—both teams honor Hall of Fame inductees](https://nevalleynews.org/21007/sports/cardinals-lose-33-30-in-a-nail-biter-against-the-carolina-panthers-both-teams-honor-hall-of-fame-inductees/) _2026-08-07 · Madison Lamb and Kai Brown · Northeast Valley News_ America’s favorite pastime is almost back in full swing, but first, the Pro Football Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio. The game features the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers representing two of the inductees in this year’s Hall of Fame class. The Cardinals will be representing 11-time Pro-Bowler and 17-year-long Cardinal wide receiver Larry... The post Cardinals lose 33-30 in a nail-biter… ## [Democracy Doesn’t Run Itself—It Runs Because We Do](https://occupy25.com/2026/08/06/democracy-doesnt-run-itselfit/) _2026-08-06 · Dr. Potts · Occupy 2.5_ The strongest defense of the 2026 midterm elections is millions of informed citizens who volunteer, participate, and help protect the democratic process in their own communities. ## [Scientists Want To Eliminate 4 Billion People From the Planet by 2200](https://rpwmedia.com/scientists-want-to-eliminate-4-billion-people-from-the-planet-by-2200/) _2026-08-06 · Rich Welsh · RPWMedia_ The global population planners are saying the quiet part out loud as scientists push a future with 4 billion fewer people and tighter government control over everyone who remains. The post Scientists Want To Eliminate 4 Billion People From the Planet by 2200 appeared first on RPWMedia . ## [You’re Not an Employee](https://occupy25.com/2026/08/05/youre-not-an-employee/) _2026-08-05 · Dr. Potts · Occupy 2.5_ The government doesn't own the American people—the American people hire the government, and Election Day is the ultimate performance review. ## [MAGA Inc Builds a $400 Million War Chest as Democrats’ Fundraising Machine Is Coming Apart](https://rpwmedia.com/maga-inc-builds-a-400-million-war-chest-as-democrats-fundraising-machine-is-coming-apart/) _2026-08-04 · Rich Welsh · RPWMedia_ Major Democratic donors are closing their checkbooks while Republican committees and MAGA Inc build a massive financial advantage that could reshape the midterm elections. The post MAGA Inc Builds a $400 Million War Chest as Democrats’ Fundraising Machine Is Coming Apart appeared first on RPWMedia . ## [Why is it so cold in libraries?](https://thepublicsradio.org/stories/why-is-it-so-cold-in-libraries-2/) _2026-08-04 · Nat Hardy, Will Malloy and Megan Hall · TPR: The Public's Radio_ One librarian told us she has to bring a hat and gloves to work in the summer. The Possibly team breaks down the science behind freezing cold libraries. The post Why is it so cold in libraries? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio . [Listen](https://newspack-thepublicsradio.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2026/08/080426-Possibly-ColdLibrariesRerun_01.mp3) ## [A federal court allows an Arizona deportation “scheme” to temporarily take effect—legal challenges proceed](https://nevalleynews.org/21003/showcase/proposition-314-section-5-arizona/) _2026-08-03 · Maria Miranda Campillo, Reporter · Northeast Valley News_ A federal judge denied a temporary restraining order against Section 5 of Proposition 314 on Friday July 24. The order would have prevented an unconstitutional immigration law from being enforceable by state and local authorities for a least 14 days. Even though the temporary hold was denied, a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties... The post A federal court allows an Arizona deportation… ## [Dana Bash Walks Straight Into RFK Jr.’s COVID Trap](https://rpwmedia.com/58539-2/) _2026-08-03 · Rich Welsh · RPWMedia_ Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of the leading voices behind the MAHA movement, walked into CNN on Sunday knowing exactly what kind of interview awaited him. Dana Bash probably thought she was setting another predictable trap. Kennedy had other plans. Instead of accepting CNN’s version of the COVID-19 years, \[…\] The post Dana Bash Walks Straight Into RFK Jr.’s… ## [Mercury lose tight 94-92 back and forth contest against the Liberty—1997 Mercury squad honored at halftime](https://nevalleynews.org/21000/sports/mercury-lose-tight-94-92-back-and-forth-contest-against-the-liberty-1997-mercury-squad-honored-at-halftime/) _2026-08-01 · Thomas Bonvehi, Reporter · Northeast Valley News_ The Phoenix Mercury (11-18) welcomed the New York Liberty (16-13) on Saturday noon at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Mercury were riding a three-game win streak, while the Liberty were coming off a loss to the Las Vegas Aces. “We just got to continue to get better,” Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco said. “I know we’ve... The post Mercury lose tight 94-92 back and forth contest against the… ## [Phoenix Mercury grabs hard fought victory 91-89 over the Golden State Valkyries](https://nevalleynews.org/20995/sports/phoenix-mercury-grabs-hard-fought-victory-91-89-over-the-golden-state-valkyries/) _2026-07-30 · Marcus Snow, Reporter · Northeast Valley News_ The Phoenix Mercury (10-18) faced the Golden State Valkyries (19-8) Wednesday night at Mortgage Matchup Center in the first game for both teams following the WNBA All-Star break. The All-Star Game saw Mercury guard Kahleah Copper and Valkyries forward Gabby Williams play together on the same team. However, Williams was ruled out Wednesday due to... The post Phoenix Mercury grabs hard fought… ## [Fauci Finally Faces Senators Who Have the Proof](https://rpwmedia.com/fauci-finally-faces-senators-who-have-the-proof/) _2026-07-29 · Rich Welsh · RPWMedia_ Fauci lied to us for years and buried the truth about COVID, but his diary is exposing the whole scheme and Trump is already tearing down the machine that protected him. The post Fauci Finally Faces Senators Who Have the Proof appeared first on RPWMedia . ## [Waiting for Someone Else](https://occupy25.com/2026/07/29/waiting-for-someone-else/) _2026-07-29 · Dr. Potts · Occupy 2.5_ Democracy isn't waiting for a superhero—it survives only when ordinary people stop assuming somebody else will do the work. ## [Did Beijing Buy Favorable Coverage From American Journalists](https://rpwmedia.com/did-beijing-buy-favorable-coverage-from-american-journalists/) _2026-07-28 · Rich Welsh · RPWMedia_ While the legacy media lectured Americans about foreign influence, a CCP-linked organization was reportedly funding trips to China for journalists from some of America’s biggest news outlets to give them favorable coverage. The post Did Beijing Buy Favorable Coverage From American Journalists appeared first on RPWMedia . ## [What if polluters had to pay for the effects of climate change?](https://thepublicsradio.org/possibly-podcast/what-if-polluters-had-to-pay-for-the-effects-of-climate-change/) _2026-07-28 · Nat Hardy and Megan Hall · TPR: The Public's Radio_ The Rhode Island General Assembly considered a law this year to charge fossil fuel emitters for the costs of climate change. Possibly spoke with a co-sponsor of the bill about what comes next. The post What if polluters had to pay for the effects of climate change? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio . [Listen](https://newspack-thepublicsradio.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2026/07/072826-Possibly-ClimateSuperfund-f_01.mp3)