Trending in Politics (the US) - Week 43, 2026

Weekly archive: 19–25 Oct 2026 (Monday to Sunday). Final ranking by peak daily search volume, as of Oct 25, 2026.

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1. amy acton mom ad 20000+ searches · 2 days

   • Trump turns the GOP’s Ramaswamy ad headache into a migraine – CNN
   • Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ad Shows the Limits of Trump-Style Politics – Politico
2. when is election day 200+ searches · 3 days

   • PA election 2026: Your guide to voting on Nov. 3 – Spotlight PA
   • Procrastinator’s Guide to the November 2026 election in Philadelphia – Billy Penn at WHYY
3. matthew mcconaughey 2000+ searches · 2 days

   • Texas native Matthew McConaughey urges independent voters to impact U.S. elections – cbs19.tv
   • Matthew McConaughey chastised by Hillary Clinton over voting plea – The Independent
4. bill clinton 200+ searches · 2 days

   • ‘Stop Insulting Carney!’: Canada Gets Tariff Boost Amid U.S. Midterms; Bill Clinton Threatens Trump – The Times of India
   • Bill Clinton thinks Donald Trump has treated Canada "like dirt" – Toronto Life
5. melania trump 1000+ searches · 2 days

   • Russia, Ukraine agree to Oleshky ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump, White House says – Reuters
   • Melania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in a Russian-occupied Ukrainian city, White House says – WRAL
6. what 1000+ searches · 2 days

   • 4 Top Pollsters on What Worries Them Most – Politico
   • Polls Show Democrats Ahead. Are They ‘Right’ This Time? – The New York Times
7. midterm elections early voting 500+ searches · 2 days

   • What Texas’ first 812,998 early voters tell us about the election – KXAN Austin
   • Travis County breaks first-day early voting turnout record for every midterm election this century – KUT
8. ofer winter election 2000+ searches

   • Analysis • Both blocs expect Netanyahu to push far-right rival below electoral threshold – Haaretz
   • People of Israel, Charedi Public vow to stay in race despite pressure from PM and allies – The Times of Israel
9. serbia 1000+ searches

   • Serbia election: Main players, voter concerns and what is at stake – Reuters
   • Serbian Longtime Leader Vucic Concedes Defeat in Snap Vote – Bloomberg.com
10. john james 1000+ searches

    • GOP, James campaign try path around donor limits in race's last days – The Detroit News
    • Late $1.8M surge for John James tests Michigan campaign finance law – Bridge Michigan
11. najee harris 10000+ searches

    • Giants releasing RB Najee Harris, source says – ESPN
    • Giants release running back after comments about playing time – Yahoo Sports
12. tariff 10000+ searches

    • ‘Tariff Man’ finally found tariffs he doesn’t like – CNN
    • GOP lawmakers bash Trump’s decision to waive Russia sanctions: ‘Beyond irresponsible’ – The Hill
13. robert de niro 500+ searches

    • Oscar Winner Hits Trump With Blistering 3-Word Warning – Yahoo
    • Robert De Niro ad urges voters to vote early to avoid what Trump might 'pull on Election Day' – Fox News
14. trump administration cnn press ban 5000+ searches

    • CNN warns Trump White House: Restore Air Force One access or face further legal action – CNN
    • CNN threatens legal action if it keeps being banned from Air Force One – The Washington Post
15. donald trump 5000+ searches

    • LIVE COVERAGE: President Trump visiting Wichita area today for midterm rally – KWCH
    • Trump stumping for Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas with midterms 15 days away – Yahoo
16. todd blanche 200+ searches

    • Trump's DOJ barrels into midterms with lawsuits, raids and arrests – Axios
    • Blanche won’t rule out DOJ post-election action in a ‘doomsday’ scenario – NBC News
17. david eby 200+ searches

    • B.C. election: Eby resigns as premier, NDP leader as Conservatives projected to form majority government – CBC
    • BC Conservatives projected to form majority government as David Eby resigns – Global News
18. mike collins 200+ searches

    • LIVE UPDATES | Crowds gather ahead of President Trump's address to voters at rally in Perry – 13WMAZ
    • UPDATED: Crowds build early ahead of President Trump's voter rally in Perry – WGXA
19. early voting nyc 200+ searches

    • Capital Region voter guides 2026 – Times Union
    • Early Voting Starts Saturday. Here’s an Election Rundown. – The New York Times
20. alaska senate race 2000+ searches

    • Trump DOJ sues to block Alaska US Senate results if Republican incumbent loses – CNN
    • Trump Asks Alaska To Block Democrat Mary Peltola If She Wins—First Challenge To Midterms Results – Forbes
21. chase elliott skips nascar fan vote 2000+ searches

    • Voting now open for the 2026 NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver – Jayski
    • Chase Elliott Removes Name From Most Popular Driver Ballot In Honor of Kyle Busch – Yahoo Sports
22. judge 2000+ searches

    • Judge insists Trump must be deposed in his $10B lawsuit against the BBC, warns it could be tossed in fight over records – CNN
    • Judge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11 – AP News
23. alarm 2000+ searches

    • Democrats are preparing for Trump to try disrupting voting on Election Day – MS NOW
    • Top Officials Secretly Sound Alarm on Nightmare Trump Scenario – Yahoo News Canada
24. live nation calvin harris presale 2000+ searches

    • How to secure Calvin Harris presale tickets for first-ever headlining North American tour – Syracuse.com
    • Calvin Harris announces tour with stop in Seattle – MyNorthwest.com
25. cheryl hines 2000+ searches

    • Melania Trump Announces White House Women’s Health Initiative – The New York Times
    • The problem(s) with the White House’s new women’s health initiative – Yahoo
26. new mexico 2000+ searches

    • Trump Says New Mexico Should Change Its Name to—Yep, You Guessed It – The New Republic
    • Trump Monday Mishegos: "Change New Mexico to New America" - While His Truth Social Stock Drops to New All Time Low, Down 50% This Year – Showbiz411
27. pete hegseth pentagon leadership future 2000+ searches

    • Hegseth’s future as Pentagon chief at center of lame-duck defense battle – Yahoo
    • Could Senate Republicans help Democrats push Pete Hegseth out? – The Hill
28. richard grenell 2000+ searches

    • Exclusive: Secret pay-for-play text rocks Trump White House – Axios
    • Behind a White House Feud That Is Bitter Even by Trump-Era Standards – The New York Times
29. pentagon plea deal appeals denied 2000+ searches

    • Supreme Court backs Pentagon decision to throw out plea deals for 9/11 alleged conspirators – CNN
    • Supreme Court turns away appeal from alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed – CBS News
30. midterm elections 2026 2000+ searches

    • 2026 Midterm Elections: Trump Rallies Republicans – Fox News
    • Video: Trump Campaigns for Republicans as Turmoil Mounts in Washington – The New York Times