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As Democrats Eye Big Midterm Wins, Republicans Look to Turn the Tables in Some House Districts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The midterm elections might look ominous for President Donald Trump, but there are places where his Republican Party could turn the tables on Democrats if it can peel off a few key wins in key congressional races.

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Disaster relief funding is creeping into Trump's midterm rhetoric. Critics say it has no place therePresident Donald Trump has turned emergency relief into a campaign talking point as a major hurricane approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast. He's been approving disaster declarations for political allies and linking endorsements with funding announcements. This has raised concerns about politicizing recovery efforts. On Wednesday, Trump voiced support for…

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Trump makes third trip to Texas in less than a month despite Ken Paxton audio leaksPresident Donald Trump is making his third trip to Texas in less than a month to stump for a Senate candidate who’s privately questioned his political capital and whom the president has publicly insulted in personal terms.

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Democrats on the verge of crossing key hurdle for the first time in over a decadeAs the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is increasingly playing defense over its years-long grip on state governments. That’s particularly true for gubernatorial elections, as Democrats could win a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010. Currently, Republicans boast a 26-24…

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Republicans resorting to 'Mean Girls' tactics in revealing Trump rebuke: analystPresident Donald Trump is running into a big problem as he tries to campaign for midterm candidates, MS NOW's Ari Melber said on Wednesday: a problem that was laid out all too clearly in the classic film "Mean Girls." "Trump [is] trying to go to red states like Ohio and Nebraska," said Melber. But at the moment, he's in Texas, "w here the Republican…

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Republican and Democratic strategists on closing messages and where they expect to winRepublicans hold a massive financial advantage, but it's Democrats making gains in the polls in the final month of the midterm elections cycle. To discuss each party's closing strategy, Amna Nawaz sat down with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist and media consultant Melik Abdul.

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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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Colorado voters to decide whether Democrats will gain or Republicans will hold their state Senate majorityElections for 18 of the 35 districts in the Colorado Senate will take place on Nov. 3, 2026. Ahead of the general elections, Democrats have a 23-12 majority in the chamber. Democrats have controlled the state Senate since 2018. Republicans need to win at least six districts in 2026 to gain control, and Democrats need […]

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