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

President also announces incentive program for people to report fraud, as administration continues attack on Minnesota 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,…

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The Guardian· Oct 20, 7:50 PMTrump says he will have spent $400m to support Republicans in midterms – US politics live

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