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Trump eyes federal gas tax holiday as diesel tops $6 and midterms near

Trump says his administration is considering suspending the 18.4-cent federal gas tax. Congress must approve any suspension and is not due back until after the Nov. 3 midterms. Trump signed an order letting truckers use tax-exempt red-dyed diesel through Dec. 31. Diesel averages $6.32 a gallon, and Trump’s approval sits at a career-low 32%. Several […]

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Half a billion dollars in GOP spending does little to move pollsHigh-quality public surveys show Democratic Senate candidates tied or leading in Alaska, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas — the same as before Labor Day.

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Trump makes third Texas trip in a month as Republicans defend longtime strongholdUS President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Wednesday for the third time in a month, placing unusual focus on a state he won easily in 2024 but where Republicans now face unexpectedly tight midterm election battles as they seek to retain control of Congress.

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Most US Voters Say Trump, Congress Don't Take AI Risks Seriously, Reuters/Ipsos Poll FindsUS News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

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‘Medicare for All’ Message Attracts Voters Buckling Under Medical BillsThe idea of scrapping the U.S. health insurance system for a massive expansion of government-funded healthcare isn’t new. But voters hit by ballooning private health insurance costs are rallying behind midterm candidates calling for universal coverage.

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In Virginia, Democrat Hoping to Oust Republican Tests Anti-Corruption Message Echoing Around CountryHAYES, Va. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman may have spent nearly two decades in Congress, but the Republican is emphasizing the humbler parts of his resume while running for another term this year. His advertisements talk about his work in a tomato cannery and on a fishing boat, and how he commutes to Washington from the same modest home in rural Virginia…

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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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