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Americans' Living Costs Are Top of Mind as Midterms Near

Bloomberg'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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Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel pricesThe US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.

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