Axios

There's a lot at stake for energy in the midterms, from the fate of the bipartisan permitting deal to the growing backlash against data centers and electricity prices.

Why it matters: The results could spotlight which energy topics resonate with voters — and which have become political liabilities.

The Justice Department said Tuesday it will deploy about 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states for the first time ever to watch the polls.

Why it matters: The unprecedented effort comes after courts repeatedly rejected the DOJ's efforts to force states to restrict voting for alleged noncitizens.

Voters are about to decide whether public backlash against the health care industry translates into meaningful policy shifts.

Why it matters: Health care has never been more expensive, and it's not going to get any cheaper without significant intervention.