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Trump's economic tightrope messaging of strong economy, high prices

President Trump's economic officials acknowledge that a strong economy alone will not persuade Americans that they are better off under this president. Why it matters: The administration is trying to avoid what it sees as a Biden-era mistake: touting strong economic data while Americans are still reeling from a historic run-up in prices to which Trump's…

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Obama Is to Appear With El-Sayed in Detroit as the Ex-President Gets More Involved in the MidtermsDETROIT (AP) — Former President Barack Obama will campaign alongside Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit later this month, lending his support to the progressive nominee after a bruising Democratic primary exposed divisions within the party.

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Anxiety is growing Trump may try to disrupt the midterm elections. States are prepping.When Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin declared in September that Immigration and Customs Enforcement could serve warrants on individuals at polling places this fall, officials in Denver, a liberal city where roughly 14% of residents are foreign-born, quickly sued. “Every day we find new things to be astonished about but I think that we just […]

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Warnock embarks on anti-Trump midterm stop to boost Chris PappasWarnock joins the ranks of dozens of possible 2028 candidates who have taken to the campaign trail this midterm season.

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Republicans facing election 'whiplash' as redistricting 'bet' threatens to backfireRepublicans who built part of their redistricting strategy around Donald Trump's gains with Latino men are now facing the prospect that the bet could backfire in the midterms , according to Axios. Latino voters, whose shift toward Trump helped power his 2024 victory, are moving sharply back toward Democrats, Axios reports, citing new polling. Republicans…

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Trump expressing concern about GOP midterm chancesPresident Donald Trump arrives for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for his new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House Sept. 21. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

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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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