https://www.leftscoop.news Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:14:12+0000 en-us hourly 1 https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/trumps-convenient-outrage-vanishes-as-ukraine-bombs-russia-again/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=65022 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Claire Sullivan Ukraine resumed striking Russian refineries after a two week pause, yet Trump’s previous outrage disappeared even as American intelligence agencies reportedly continued providing information that helped facilitate the attacks. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/trump-teams-final-midterm-pleas-sink-to-pathetic-new-lows/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=65018 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Daniel Mercer Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and JD Vance closed the midterm campaign with conspiracies about Ohio, racist claims about Somali immigrants, a proposed Trump Reflecting Pool, and another ugly attack on transgender people. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/hollywood-heavyweights-rally-behind-democrats-ahead-of-a-possible-blue-wave/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=65015 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Daniel Mercer Prominent artists and entertainers are rallying behind Democratic candidates in major Senate and gubernatorial contests, while Trump’s attempt to generate enthusiasm with his own celebrity entourage appears considerably less convincing. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/new-york-times-turns-trumps-ass-rant-into-election-analysis/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=65012 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Elena Brooks One day before millions were set to vote, The New York Times devoted more than 800 words to whether Trump’s praise for Ohio Senator Jon Husted’s rear end could become an electoral advantage. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/low-energy-trump-throws-in-the-towel-before-polls-even-open/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=65009 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Daniel Mercer With Republican congressional majorities at risk, Trump used precious closing hours to complain, ramble about plumbing, and describe the campaign in the past tense while competitive races remained undecided. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/haley-stevens-bolts-to-the-dark-side-in-stunning-democratic-betrayal/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=65006 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Elena Brooks After losing Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers despite previously backing Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and personally promising that her support still stood, a reversal that could effectively end her Democratic career. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/supreme-court-gives-alleged-collusion-a-pass-before-election-day/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=65001 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Claire Sullivan The Supreme Court declined to halt an immigration case accused of collusion, gave Trump fresh hope in his lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, and prepared to hear a religious challenge with Election Day consequences looming over the court’s future. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/gop-sweats-florida-as-talarico-smear-flops-and-michigan-democrats-erupt/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=65000 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Elena Brooks Republicans face troubling early turnout in Florida, a flimsy new attack on James Talarico is collapsing, and Haley Stevens is confronting Democratic fury after endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/trumps-bizarre-reflecting-pool-spectacle-makes-his-closing-argument-even-worse/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=64994 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Julian Hayes With control of Congress at stake, Trump spent his final preelection appearance discussing the Reflecting Pool, construction details, golf and assorted grievances before offering only fleeting comments about the 2026 midterms and sounding distinctly uncertain about Republican prospects. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/supreme-court-swiftly-rejects-trump-doj-bid-to-intervene-in-california-ballot-count/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=64995 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Julian Hayes The Supreme Court quickly denied the Trump administration’s attempt to segregate more than 20,000 California mail ballots, leaving intact an appellate decision that questioned the government’s data and warned of disenfranchising lawful voters. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/judge-crushes-trump-doj-bid-to-block-alaska-senate-certification-if-republican-loses/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=64989 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Daniel Mercer A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to halt Alaska’s Senate certification, finding no workable way to investigate ballots cast for Daniel J. Sullivan without compromising voter secrecy. The Department of Justice quickly moved to appeal. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/election-deniers-who-met-with-trump-demand-federal-power-over-midterm-vote-count/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=64988 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Elena Brooks Tina Peters and attorney Peter Ticktin are urging sweeping federal intervention in midterm vote counting, even as constitutional limits, federal law and recent court rulings stand squarely in the way of their alarming proposals. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/supreme-courts-gop-majority-eyes-another-expansion-of-religion-in-colorado-pre-k-fight/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=64985 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Daniel Mercer Catholic schools want the Supreme Court to invalidate Colorado nondiscrimination conditions for its universal preschool program, setting up another major religious exercise case before a GOP appointed majority that has repeatedly favored such claims. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/haley-stevens-promised-me-she-backed-abdul-el-sayed-then-betrayed-that-trust-for-mike-rogers/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=64982 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Maya Bennett Haley Stevens privately promised Charlotte Clymer that her support for Abdul El-Sayed remained firm, then endorsed Republican Mike Rogers less than 24 hours later, shattering a friendship and igniting confusion across Democratic political circles. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/the-senate-was-supposed-to-be-safe-for-republicans-now-it-is-a-battleground/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=64979 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Elena Brooks Democrats have transformed an imposing Senate map into a genuine fight for control, forcing Republicans to defend deeply red territory even as Democratic infighting threatens crucial seats in Michigan and elsewhere. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/final-midterm-polls-point-to-a-powerful-democratic-wave/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=64976 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 LSN Staff FiftyPlusOne’s final model overwhelmingly favors Democrats in the House and gives them a 77% chance of Senate control, leaving Republicans dependent on major polling errors and victories across nearly every competitive race. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/democrats-demand-hegseth-answer-for-navy-families-stranded-in-bahrain/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=64963 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Julian Hayes Thirty Democratic lawmakers want Pete Hegseth to explain why military families evacuated from Bahrain face mounting personal expenses after chaotic departures, repeated relocations and a decision to end safe haven financial assistance. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/haley-stevens-throws-michigan-senate-race-into-chaos-with-stunning-rogers-endorsement/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=64960 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Maya Bennett Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers days before Michigan’s Senate election, stunning Democrats, triggering staff resignations and scrambling a race where a survey conducted before her announcement showed Abdul El-Sayed holding an 11 point lead. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/social-securitys-latest-election-message-blasted-as-illegal-propaganda/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=64957 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Claire Sullivan The Social Security Administration sent another official message praising Trump before consequential midterm elections, intensifying accusations that the agency is using Americans’ personal data and trusted government channels for partisan political promotion. https://www.leftscoop.news/2026/11/republicans-are-staring-into-a-brutal-long-dark-night-of-the-soul/ https://www.leftscoop.news/?p=64954 2026-11-03T18:41:43+00:00 Julian Hayes Trump may leave office in two years, but his grip has weakened Republican candidate vetting, leaving the party to confront costly races and a primary electorate trained to ignore scandal, vile rhetoric, and incompetent campaigns.