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Trump says he will have spent $400m to support Republicans in midterms – US politics live

President is also expected to make an announcement with JD Vance at the White House Sign up for the Breaking News US email Send us your questions about immigration and the midterms A new survey reveals a widening “empathy gap” between Republicans and white evangelicals and the rest of the American public. On Tuesday, the nonpartisan Public Religion…

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Trump touts $400M midterm Hail Mary as GOP money fails to move pollsPresident Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that he will have spent more than $400 million to bolster Republicans by Election Day, as he tries to stave off a Democratic wave that could cost his party control of Congress. “Because of my belief in the Republican Party, and all of our Policies and Principles, and especially after witnessing what is taking place…

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