U.S. elections
Coverage of U.S. elections in the Nexus archive.
- Gaza protests against two Democrats spark outcry and debate on tactics
Protests against California state senator Scott Wiener and New York congressman Dan Goldman over their positions on Israel’s war on Gaza have intensified, highlighting the Israel-Palestine conflict’s influence on US elections and sparking debate about protest tactics. A group confronted Wiener at a trans pride march in San Francisco, forcing him to leave the event.
- Trump’s fixation on voting has had mixed results. He still has ways to affect November’s elections
President Donald Trump has attempted to influence U.S. elections through executive orders and legislative efforts, but these actions have produced mixed results. He remains capable of impacting the November elections.
- Prediction market boom roils midterm elections: ‘It’s the wild west’
The boom in prediction markets is influencing U.S. elections, raising concerns about risks and regulation. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket process billions in trading volumes as users bet on political and global events.
- Trump storms off 'Meet the Press' interview, rips Welker, ABC, CBS, CNN as 'crooked'
President Donald Trump abruptly ended a 'Meet the Press' interview with host Kristen Welker after she challenged his claims about election fraud and a proposed $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. Trump accused Welker, ABC, CBS, CNN, and NBC of being 'crooked' and criticized Biden administration officials for 'destroying people's lives,' while defending the fund as a necessary response to alleged government overreach.
- Who sets the rules for U.S. elections?
The U.S. is experiencing efforts at the state and federal levels to alter election processes as voters participate in primary elections. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discusses who establishes the rules for U.S. elections.
- Crypto is at bottom of U.S. voters' priorities heading into elections, CoinDesk survey shows
A CoinDesk survey reveals cryptocurrency is among the lowest priorities for U.S. voters ahead of upcoming elections, highlighting a lack of public focus on crypto-related issues. The findings suggest political campaigns may not emphasize digital assets in their platforms.
- Wall Street is launching the first ever prediction market ETFs for U.S. elections
Wall Street is introducing the first-ever exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for prediction markets tied to U.S. elections. These financial instruments allow investors to bet on election outcomes, marking a new trend in politically linked investment products.