Trump Accuses Michigan Senate Candidate of Muslim Brotherhood Ties

With just nineteen days left before the midterms, Donald Trump is out there rallying Republicans while Democrats are sharpening their arguments about affordability, health care, and oversight for the Nov. 3 elections.

In Michigan, the heat is on. President Trump accused Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of having ties to the Muslim Brotherhood during an event in the White House Rose Garden honoring first responders. He threw his full support behind Republican Mike Rogers instead.

"He's a Muslim Brotherhood guy, 100%, 100%," Trump said. "How about having him be on the Senate Intelligence Committee? How about that?"

El-Sayed has flatly denied these claims. Speaking to NBC Nightly News, he stated clearly: "I have no ties, we have no ties." He pushed back hard against questions regarding social media posts from his half-sister alleging their mother had been involved with the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt during the 1970s. El-Sayed said he never discussed that alleged involvement with his mother and questioned why decades-old claims matter now.

His campaign has previously called out Republican Mike Rogers for making politically motivated attacks on his faith and family. Trump also challenged El-Sayed's patriotism, saying: "I don't think this guy likes our country at all," before adding, "He hates our country. So I hope that he is defeated."

The president praised Rogers as "a good man" who "loves our country" and told supporters they must help secure a Republican victory in Michigan.

"We've got to make sure that Mike Rogers wins," Trump said.

Elsewhere on election day logistics, the U.S. Postal Service says it is absolutely ready to handle millions of mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 midterms. Postmaster General David Steiner told reporters Thursday: "Everybody is engaged and absolutely ready for the next two weeks."

Beginning Oct. 24, USPS will take extraordinary measures to speed up ballot deliveries. This includes extended hours at some postal locations, special pickups, and expedited handling. The agency will also bypass normal processing procedures when necessary to get ballots to election offices on time. They are urging voters to mail completed ballots at least one week before their local deadlines.

These preparations come after the Supreme Court blocked USPS from enforcing new mail-ballot requirements stemming from a March executive order by President Donald Trump. For context, the Postal Service handled 99.2 million ballots sent to and from voters during the 2024 presidential election.

Meanwhile, money is flowing in Texas. State Rep. James Talarico, the Democrat running for U.S. Senate against GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton, announced a $64 million fundraising haul in the third quarter of 2026. That figure represents the largest amount ever raised by a U.S. Senate candidate in the third quarter of an election, according to his campaign press release provided to Fox News Digital on Thursday.

Since Team Talarico launched its push back in September 2025, it has already banked more than $134.3 million. That haul comes from over three million donations split among a staggering 1.3 million individual contributors. The campaign noted that 97% of those contributions stayed at $100 or less. "Grassroots contributors from across Texas are coming together to end billionaire control over our politics and bring down costs for working families," Talarico said. He added, "Thanks to the support of everyday Texans, this people-powered movement is going to change this broken, corrupt political system." Paxton's campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's comment requests on Thursday. In a post on X last week, Paxton noted, "We raised $18 MILLION in the third quarter, and it's because hardworking Texans are all in on this fight."

Elon Musk poured $10M into PAC backing Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race, Fox News confirms. Elon Musk contributed $10 million to a political action committee supporting Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Texas, Fox News has confirmed. A representative for Musk's America PAC confirmed to Fox News national correspondent Brooke Taylor that the billionaire contributed $276 million to Republican super PACs and organizations over the past three months. That sum includes $10 million to Lone Star Liberty PAC, a group backing Paxton's Senate bid. The confirmation corroborates figures first reported by The New York Times and offers a new look at Musk's financial involvement in Republican politics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Trump announces Montana 'super range' at midterm rally for Pentagon to test advanced war technology. President Donald Trump delivered "a little breaking news" to supporters at a midterm campaign rally in Montana on Wednesday, announcing that the Pentagon would establish a new military "super range" in the state to test cutting-edge weapons and warfare technology. The president said the range would support testing of potential autonomous weapons, space and electronic warfare technology, and supersonic and hypersonic systems, positioning Montana to play a greater role in the development of America's next-generation military capabilities. "I'm pleased to inform you and announce that right here in Montana, the Department of War is going to establish a new super range for testing advanced weapons and technologies," Trump told supporters gathered at Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell.

Anti-Trump 'No Kings' movement aims to drive early midterm voting. The "No Kings" coalition is aiming to mobilize voters this Saturday and drive early voting during America's midterm election season. "We set No Kings for October because we believed Trump when he signaled again and again and again that he intended to sabotage the election," Ezra Levin, co-founder and co-executive director of the left-wing group Indivisible told USA TODAY. He asked, "How do you prevent the sabotage of an election using the tools available to you?" Then he answered, "Well, you vote like hell." It's all been driving towards ultimately an electoral showdown because that is the appropriate way to prevent an authoritarian from consolidating control, he said, according to the outlet. He continued, "It is using your democratic rights. And in a democratic republic, that means exercising the right to vote. And when your election is under threat, that means exercising your right to vote early in case there are any problems that might come up naturally or because this regime is attacking the right to vote." The White House asserted that Trump has accomplished more to secure the nation's elections than any president. A White House spokesperson quipped that "No Kings" should adopt a different name. "The fact that the 'No Kings' organizers are talking about voting in the upcoming election proves they should change their name.

White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis issued a sharp statement to Fox News Digital this November. She framed the upcoming election as a clear choice between President Trump and what Republicans call commonsense policies versus the radical socialist, open-border plans Democrats supposedly push. No Kings and Indivisible did not immediately reply to requests for further comment from Fox News Digital. Instead, an email that looked like an automatic response popped up regarding the coalition's push for early voting.

That message outlined their strategy with urgency. "No Kings: Vote Early, scheduled for October 17," is described as a critical next step. The plan turns people power into voter power while building a network of election defenders. They call October 17 a celebration, an orientation, and an activation all rolled into one. The goal is to drive massive early vote participation and build the nationwide capacity needed to defeat efforts that seek to undermine elections.

In Georgia, voters have already set a new record for midterm turnout. Over 180,000 Georgians cast their ballots on the first day of early voting on Tuesday. That number eclipsed the total from the same date in 2022 by more than 55,000 votes, state election officials say. The schedule runs through October 30. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger called this record-breaking turnout proof that voters have confidence in their election system. He emphasized that strong majorities on both sides believe casting a ballot is a high-importance matter.

A new AP-NORC poll highlights just how much the two parties care about these midterms. Registered voters who identify as Democrats place more importance on voting than Republicans, though strong majorities on both sides feel it matters a great deal. Sixty-five percent of registered voters rated voting in the midterms as extremely important, while 21% said very important. The poll broke down further by party affiliation. Seventy-six percent of Democrats thought voting is extremely important compared to 63% of Republicans. Fifteen percent of Democrats rated it as very important versus 27% of Republicans. The survey ran from October 8-12 and included 1,119 adults and 925 registered voters. The margin of error was plus or minus 4.2 percentage points for registered voters and plus or minus 3.9 for the larger group.

Meanwhile, Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico faced tough questions during a Wednesday night CNN town hall. He had to dismiss past comments about God being nonbinary and using the Bible to justify his stance on abortion. The event followed a Jubilee-style format where voters confronted him one-on-one. Sarah Gardner, a small business owner from Texas, pressed him directly. She noted that his previous statements led many Christian voters to question his faith's authenticity.

"Do you believe that the Bible is the absolute source of truth and God's final authoritative word, even when our culture says otherwise?" she asked. Talarico replied yes immediately. The exchange shows how personal beliefs clash with policy positions in this election cycle.

Kamala Harris sits with the uncertainty of a future campaign, admitting she has not yet chosen whether to run for president again after losing the 2024 race. During a conversation with Keke Palmer, she was direct: "I haven't decided. I haven't decided yet." Yet her focus on the upcoming midterms remains sharp. She insists that nothing matters in 2028 if they do not fix things right in '26. The pressure to act now is undeniable.

Former President Donald Trump has thrown his full support behind Jon Husted in Ohio's special Senate election, urging voters to back him against incumbent Sherrod Brown. On Truth Social at 2:00 am ET, the president described Husted as an "ALL AMERICAN FOOTBALL PLAYER!" who recorded a record 17 interceptions in one season. Trump declared he has Husted's "Complete and Total Endorsement" and argued that Brown was beaten three years ago by Bernie Moreno. The post called on everyone to "GET OUT AND VOTE FOR JON HUSTED! He will make Ohio proud."

Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama is rallying support for Sherrod Brown in Cleveland on October 24. His message came straight to fans of Amy Acton and Democrats across the ballot. He declared he was "coming for you, Ohio!" The clash between these two former commanders of the White House highlights how deeply personal these races have become.

A new Fox News poll reveals why Republicans face trouble in the midterms. Six out of ten voters say the cost of living is their top worry, dwarfing concerns about government spending or jobs. Majorities rate the economy negatively and expect it to worsen next year. Only 18% feel better off compared to two years ago. Independents are even more pessimistic, with 70% expecting a downturn.

Political strategists know this data means trouble for the GOP. They brace for a potential wipeout if voters continue to rate their economy poorly just weeks before Election Day. When people feel squeezed by inflation and high costs, the incumbent party often pays the price. The numbers show exactly how vulnerable Republicans are right now.

The debate stage also saw tensions flare between Rep. Mike Lawler and Dem candidate Cait Conley. Their fiery exchange captured the raw emotions of a divided electorate.

Mike Lawler of New York faces Cait Conley for a third term in the 17th Congressional District. This suburban race stands as one of the few swing seats left in Congress. The outcome could decide which party controls the House during the final years of President Donald Trump's presidency.

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico claimed the Bible is silent on abortion during a CNN town hall. He told voter Jody Hunt that his support for abortion rights aligned with her Christian values because scripture does not take a position. Hunt, who calls herself a one-issue voter, pushed back against this characterization immediately. She stated that the Bible clearly addresses the issue through the Ten Commandments which say thou shall not kill. Catholics feel insulted when described this way, she added during the exchange.

President Donald Trump warned Arizona voters on Wednesday that Democrats would destroy their country if elected. He blasted their State of the Union conduct and urged supporters to turn the state red from top to bottom. With Election Day less than three weeks away, he rallied behind Rep. Andy Biggs and other GOP candidates in Bullhead City. The event targeted Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs while honoring Charlie Kirk. On election night, Arizona will prove America belongs to those who love it rather than those who hate it, Trump declared.

Biggs joined the president onstage and pointed back to his February State of the Union address regarding lawmakers refusing to stand when challenged about their commitment to Americans. He told the crowd to vote Republican top to bottom so they can let Arizona turn red. Tension erupted during a House midterm debate between Lawler and Conley Wednesday night in a one-hour session filled with interruptions. Lawler accused his opponent of misrepresenting his voting record on Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act and her stance on immigration enforcement. Conley tried to paint Lawler as a Trump acolyte who prioritizes Washington Republicans over local people. Their most heated clashes occurred during discussions about the recent shooting of an illegal immigrant by ICE agents in New York City while his five-year-old child sat in the car.

Early voting expands across the nation as Election Day approaches with North Carolina scheduled to begin in-person early voting Thursday. The state remains closely watched in several congressional and statewide races. Its early-voting period will run through October.

Election officials and national groups backing secretaries of state are speaking out against threats leveled at polling places after envelopes filled with white powder arrived at multiple facilities. Authorities stated they could not immediately identify any harmful substances within the latest incidents, yet these scares have reignited worries for election workers just shy of three weeks before Election Day.

House Democrats are already drafting a sweeping 100-day plan in case they win back control of the chamber during next month's elections. The party wants to lower grocery costs, cut gas prices, and reduce health care expenses. They also aim to bring back expanded tax credits from the Affordable Care Act, undo Republican Medicaid cuts, and push for votes that end the Trump administration's tariff policies. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has ordered lawmakers to prepare investigations into President Donald Trump, his family members, and his entire administration. Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in the House, which makes winning back the chamber one of the biggest battles in the 2026 midterms.

President Donald Trump is pushing forward with his campaign blitz for Republican candidates as the midterm elections sit just 19 days away. He rallied voters in Arizona and Montana on Wednesday to support candidates in key races while highlighting Republican priorities like gun rights, national security, and the economy. In Montana, he announced that the Pentagon would build a new "super range" there to test advanced weapons and military technologies. The president also repeated disputed claims about the 2022 Arizona election and warned voters that Republicans' control of Congress hangs in the balance in November.