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No Kings shifts strategy from streets to ballot boxes with early voting day of action

Organizers launched more than 2,500 No Kings events across all 50 states and the District of Columbia Saturday, this time focusing their efforts on the midterm elections. From roadside rallies to letter-writing campaigns and protest songs, this round of demonstrations aimed to get people to the polls early. In the bustling and diverse neighborhood of […]

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President Trump faces backlash over Russia sanctions reliefPresident Trump was in Kentucky on Saturday, rallying for midterm candidates just weeks before Election Day. The President is facing new criticism, including from some in his party, for ordering sanctions relief for Russia, even as it continues to strike Ukraine. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports.

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Forecasters deliver gut punch to Trump-backed candidate in red stateThree political analyses this week moved Montana’s competitive western congressional race toward the Democratic candidate, with two shifting the race into “toss up” status. The race by Democratic smokejumper Sam Forstag and Republican veteran and radio host Aaron Flint has been Montana’s most competitive federal election since current Republican Rep.…

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Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm electionsPresident Donald Trump is emphasizing his influence during his second term at a rally in Kentucky

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No Kings shifts to boosting voter turnout for midterms in NYC, nationwide - Sat, 17 Oct 2026 PSTNEW YORK — No Kings, the grassroots movement that has repeatedly taken to the streets to protest President Donald Trump, shifted their tactics Saturday, with events across the country aiming to increase voter turnout for the midterm elections. The coalition will hold thousands of “No Kings: Vote Early” events nationwide, including at least 13 across the…

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Trump’s waiver of sanctions on Russia stirs bipartisan outrage - Sat, 17 Oct 2026 PSTRepublican members of Congress blasted President Donald Trump’s decision to waive a tariff law passed last month to restrict Russian energy exports, arguing that the move will help Moscow wage its war on Ukraine. he Trump administration has cast the waiver as a way to facilitate a deal with Russia on diesel exports — aimed at lowering prices ahead of the…

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Election guru shifts 10 statehouse chambers — and every one moves against GOPThe nonpartisan newsletter Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics released its final analysis of state legislative races ahead of November. Senior Columnist Louis Jacobson changed projections for 10 chambers — all shifting in favor of Democrats. “In many states, Democrats are looking forward to a favorable year driven…

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Trump Makes $100 Million Promise to Kentucky if GOP Wins MidtermsTrump tied a $100 million investment in Kentucky pharmaceutical manufacturing to Republicans winning the midterm elections.

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