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What Will Trump Do About the Midterms?

Corky — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:05:37 -0500

No one knows what Trump will do this week or in the coming two months before the new Congress is sworn in. On other issues such as the Iran war, Trump has said that nobody knows what he will do. So he almost takes pride in being unpredictable.

But in the case of the midterm elections, his being unpredictable is exactly why so many people are worried.

Remember, this is a guy who once said in a 2019 speech that article two of the constitution allows him to do whatever he wants as president.

And in February of 2025, he posted on social media, he who saves his country does not violate any law. And of course, the one who is saving the country in Donald Trump's eyes is Donald Trump.

Perhaps the biggest reason for all the anxiousness surrounding what Trump might do is that the winners of the midterm elections will need to wait 2 months before they are sworn in. and that happens on January 3rd, 2027.

A lot can happen in 2 months.

Midterm Elections Live Updates

Corky — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:55:46 -0500

First polls begin to close with control of Congress at stake

The Candidates Who Will Decide the US Midterm Elections

Corky — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:49:25 -0500

The 2026 US midterm elections feature firebrand progressives trying to stake out new territory, moderate Republicans struggling in the shadow of Donald Trump, and a host of scandals that have made races closer than they should be.

These candidates could shape not only power in Washington, but public and political understanding of what works " and wins votes " in different places across the country.

Can a Democrat win in red Kansas? Could Texas finally flip away from Republicans?

Will abuse allegations or absenteeism tank incumbents? How important is capturing online attention?

Poland Launches Anti-Sabotage OP Along Russian Border

Corky — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:32:44 -0500

Polish police have launched a special operation to secure the area along the border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad after receiving information that acts of sabotage may take place there in the coming days.

Nate Silver: Latest Polling Has 'Blue Tsunami' on Horizon

Corky — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:33:56 -0500

"NYT/Siena released their presumably final set of polls this evening, and they showed what can only be described as fantastic numbers for Democrats, putting them ahead " sometimes narrowly, sometimes not -- in basically every Senate battleground and in the associated governor's races, including in Texas," Silver wrote in his newsletter, noting that much of the polling is in line with his modeling.

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refineries

Corky — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:32:28 -0500

Ukrainian drone strikes targeted three major Russian oil refineries over three consecutive nights, hitting facilities that together account for approximately 10% of Russia's total oil refining capacity.

How Cleta Mitchell Turned Trump's 'Big Lie' Into a Movement

Corky — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:31:26 -0500

Conservative attorney Cleta Mitchell has shaped virtually every aspect of the Trump administration's norm-busting agenda on American elections.

Judge dismisses Lawsuit to Block Certification of Alaska Senate Race

Corky — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:34:00 -0500

A federal judge on Sunday dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses ...

First Ride in Japan

Corky — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:34:07 -0500

Itchy Boots (pro geologist) takes us on her first ride in Japan through a valley of young sister active volcanoes on the southernmost island.

Judge Dismisses DJT Suit Against WSJ Per Epstein BDay Card

Corky — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:32:44 -0500

Ruling with prejudice' means US president may not amend or refile his lawsuit over his alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein

Trump Rages as Aides Soothe Him with Midterm Hopium

Corky — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:32:50 -0400

Donald Trump is in a dark mood about the midterms, reports The New York Times in an epic piece.

Xi's Record Number of Purges; 'Party Discipline' in China

Corky — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:32:32 -0400

A record 33 members have been expelled from China's Communist Party as it concluded a major annual political gathering, which had the most empty seats ever seen. Sixteen of the 33 members expelled are from the military ...

Halloweekend Music Thread!

Corky — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:20:30 -0400

Scare up some good tunes this weekend, any kind you like.

Thread link is:

Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Put A Spell On You

US, Britain Recommend Stockpiling Food, Supplies

Corky — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:32:56 -0400

Fortune Pentagon orders bases to plan for 90 days without the grid as Britain urges families to stockpile food and water ...

New CNN Polls in Four States Highlight Democrats' Path to Senate Majority

Corky — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:33:41 -0400

CNN polling across four key Senate races in the final days of the midterm campaign finds Democrats well-positioned in Michigan and Texas, with no clear leader in the races in Maine or Kansas.