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Yesterday — 6 November 2026NYT - Business

How Farmers’ Frustration With Trump’s Policies Helped Democrats

6 November 2026 at 20:03
Anger over tariffs and higher costs because of the war in Iran led many Republican farmers and ranchers to vote blue — or stay home.

© David Robert Elliott for The New York Times

A farm in Kansas. Ranchers were hurt when President Trump’s plan to import more beef lowered the price they received for their cattle, and farmers had to pay more for fertilizer and diesel.
Before yesterdayNYT - Business

As Political Ad Spending Skyrockets, Broadcast TV Remains King

1 November 2026 at 15:04
Even though marketers have increasingly shifted their dollars to other media, local stations are reaping a bonanza during these midterm elections. Nowhere is this is more evident than in Texas.

© Desiree Rios for The New York Times

Polymarket Is Investigating Suspicious Bets on Israeli Election

The company said it was looking into hundreds of new accounts that had placed wagers in two markets related to the election on Tuesday.

© Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking at a Likud event in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Bots Drive Online Chatter About Races in Kansas and Texas

27 October 2026 at 21:16
Much of the online discourse about Senate races in Texas and Kansas is coming from accounts that appear to be automated, according to new research.

© Meridith Kohut for The New York Times

A demonstrator in Dallas. Research shows inauthentic accounts on social media have been promoting political content in Kansas and Texas.

Brazilian Markets Convulse After Unexpected Election Result

26 October 2026 at 20:07
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory prompted a sharp reversal in financial markets that had expected his opponent to win.

© Amanda Perobelli/Reuters

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, celebrating on Monday after his victory in the presidential runoff election.

Brazilian Markets Convulse After Unlikely Election Result

26 October 2026 at 13:58
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory prompted a sharp reversal in financial markets that had expected his opponent to win.

© Amanda Perobelli/Reuters

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, celebrating on Monday after his victory in the presidential runoff election.

Why Anger About Data Centers and Energy Prices May Not Swing Votes

In Ohio, many voters say their frustration about the increase in electricity and fuel prices and the growth of data centers won’t influence whom they vote for.

In interviews, Ohio residents described data centers as threats to their communities. But many of them said the issue was not driving their choice for senator or governor.
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