LIVE, midterms 2026: in Alaska, the campaign of Democratic candidate Mary Peltola is under investigation

The Trump administration is sending reinforcements to Alaska to investigate allegations against Democrat Mary Peltola, who is accused of attempting to manipulate the election by encouraging a namesake of Republican Senator Dan Sullivan to run, potentially siphoning votes. Federal authorities are conducting both criminal and civil investigations, with the urgency heightened by recent revelations. However, no crime has been established yet, and presenting a namesake candidate is not illegal in Alaska. Meanwhile, Trump plans to campaign in Iowa and Kansas, reversing earlier decisions to hold phone rallies. In California, a proposed billionaire tax is losing support, with recent polls showing more opposition than support.