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Will the Trump administration send federal agents to the polls? Here’s what we know

With less than two months to go until this year’s midterm elections, Democrats are becoming increasingly unnerved about the possibility of President Donald Trump deploying federal immigration officers or troops to polling places.

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Cable News Network· Sep 7, 10:00 AMWill the Trump administration send federal agents to the polls? Here’s what we knowAlso ran in ABC17News.com

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Democrats Will Weaponize Oversight if They Win MidtermsDemocrats will weaponize oversight if they win the midterms, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said.

Breitbart News Network1mo agoWhole story →

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If We Take House, Moderates Will Have to Ensure Some 'Crazy' DSA Bills Don't Get to FloorOn Friday's broadcast of NewsNation's "The Hill," Rep. Laura Gillen (D-NY) argued that if Democrats take control of the House of Representatives in the | Clips

Breitbart News Network1mo agoWhole story →

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Kathy Castor distances herself from Democrats in new ad“I worked with Republicans to punish fraudsters and return taxpayer money that’s been stolen from you,” Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) says in a new ad.

Washington Examiner1mo agoWhole story →

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Letter: Leaders put party firstI've noticed a lot of Journal space that has been dedicated to Deb Fischer and her band of Trump enablers. I have also noticed that she hasn't spent a lot

Omaha World-Herald1mo agoWhole story →

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America PAC, Elon Musk's super PAC, is supporting three Pa. GOP candidates for the midtermsElon Musk's super PAC has contributed roughly $12,000 a piece to benefit GOP U.S. Reps. Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Scott Perry.

The Philadelphia Inquirer1mo agoWhole story →

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The extraordinary amount of money pouring into the midterm electionsHow much is too much?

The Washington Post1d agoWhole story →

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Most U.S. Voters Want Stricter AI Rules. Many Say Trump And Congress Are Falling Short.A new poll found 84% of registered voters see AI as a threat to American workers, while majorities want tighter government oversight.

International Business Times1d agoWhole story →

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Trump Keeps Giving Ominous Warnings About a Midterm 'Surprise.' Election Experts Say Whatever It Is, They're ReadyWith the 2026 midterm elections less than a month away, President Donald Trump keeps teasing that his administration has a "surprise" in store, a message that led many to fear a new attempt to subvert what are projected to be heavy losses by Republicans. In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, bragging about his rally crowd sizes, Trump cryptically urged…

Common Dreams23h agoWhole story →

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GOP stomachs reality that redistricting math may not save them in midtermsLast year, when top GOP operatives brainstormed ways to defy historical trends pointing to a blue wave and hold onto the House, one of their top strategic bets was redistricting.

New York Post22h agoWhole story →

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Dems optimistic about Senate as GOP remains confident in Trump’s baseTrump is counting on loyal supporters to carry the party to victory, urging them to cast their vote as if he were “on the ballot.”

NewsNation22h agoWhole story →

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How Trump and his GOP allies are mobilizing to send monitors to the polls on Election DayBy Gabe Cohen, Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump and his allies inside and outside his administration are aiming to blanket polling places with an expanding network of party and federal election monitors this November, intensifying scrutiny of the nuts and bolts of voting as Trump hunts for what he claims, without evidence,

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