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Trump Makes Promise After Promise, Says Relief Is Coming Right After the Election, Dangles $5,000 - Then Returns the Very Next Day With More Money

President Donald Trump is becoming more and more desperate as the midterm elections bear down on the Republican-controlled Congress. With recent polling

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Atlanta Black Star· Sep 11, 1:30 PMTrump Makes Promise After Promise, Says Relief Is Coming Right After the Election, Dangles $5,000 - Then Returns the Very Next Day With More Money

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The Latest: US Supreme Court again rejects push to use Trump-backed congressional map in MissouriThe U.S. Supreme Court again rejected a push to use Missouri congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump, dealing a loss to Republicans who are trying to maintain control of the House in the fast-approaching midterm elections. Also, Trump has pledged to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the…

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Senator presses Hegseth to keep US military out of midterm electionsDemocratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm that he won’t send troops to polling places during the midterm elections.

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Trump wants to make this midterm year ‘special’ to avoid losing Republican control of CongressRepublicans are trying to overcome voters’ concerns about the economy and the war with Iran, and many still see solidarity with Trump as their best shot at winning in November despite his low approval ratings.

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The Midterm Spending Bonanza Is Threatening Democracy Like Never BeforeBig money has long dominated American politics, with wealthy donors, corporations, and special interests dumping tons of cash into presidential and congressional elections. This year is no exception. But what’s different is that the quid pro quo of campaign money for preferential government treatment is more brazen than ever before and has become part of […]

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8 midterm races for federal employees to watchSeveral high-profile races, including Senate elections in Maine, Georgia and Texas, could impact civil servants.

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Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.Just weeks before the midterm elections, 90% of Americans say prices in the U.S. are the main factor shaping their view of the economy. These charts show why.

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Americans' Living Costs Are Top of Mind as Midterms NearBloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz breaks down the affordability issues that form the backdrop for the Nov. 3 midterm elections. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Mike Tyson predicts 'Trump will win' midtermsFormer professional boxer Mike Tyson popped up at the White House on Friday, briefly speaking to reporters in the West Wing briefing room and pledging support for President Trump. Tyson told reporters he was asked by the White House to travel with Trump to Syracuse, N.Y., for a rally the president is slated to host...

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