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Trump just made a last-minute gambit to save farm-state Republicans in the midterms

The promise comes two weeks before Election Day — and the payments could still face a fight ahead in Congress.

Sources (1)· Oct 20, 7:01 PM

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POLITICO· Oct 20, 7:01 PMTrump just made a last-minute gambit to save farm-state Republicans in the midterms

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Mystery mailings put Congress and election offices on edgeOver three dozen congressional lawmakers and election offices in at least 32 states have been targeted with suspicious letters, many containing a white powder. Why it matters: The letters have forced evacuations and disrupted election offices just weeks before the 2026 midterms , raising concerns about political intimidation . Driving the news: Rep. Adam…

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Trump voters tear into GOP senator in MAGA focus groups: ‘Out of her depth’Some voters who backed President Donald Trump in 2024 are delivering a harsh verdict on Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) — and questioning her loyalty to the party as the critical midterm elections approach. In focus groups conducted by The Bulwark , disaffected Trump voters criticized Graham’s experience and family connections, while some expressed openness…

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Iran, China & Russia Look to Seize on Election Opportunity, Says Mara RudmanMara Rudman, senior fellow at the University of Virginia's Miller Center and former US State Department official, said that one of the challenges facing the United States is that President Trump sees himself as 'part of the club' of leaders including Putin and Xi. Rudman said that countries like Iran, China and Russia are looking to 'maximize the…

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Voters Are Furious About CorruptionAs Election Day closes in on us, a lot of fascinating poll results are flying around. But as a longtime political corruption reporter, I’ve found myself particularly intrigued by the numbers showing how Americans feel about the out-of-control graft in Washington, DC. To be brief: Voters are very concerned. And not just a bare majority. […]

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Cook Political Report shifts 2 Senate races toward Democrats, 1 toward GOPThe Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, on Tuesday moved Minnesota's Senate race from likely to lean Democrat, while also moving South Carolina's Senate seat from likely Republican to lean Republican. The moves give each party something to be hopeful about in the homestretch to the midterms, with Republicans hoping to flip the open...

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Trump's $8B Diesel Aid Package Branded 'Band-Aid' by Iowa Farm LeaderThe criticism comes as the administration rolls out its Harvest Fuel Relief program ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

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‘Silver Bulletin’ pollster claims midterm election news is even better for Dems than people thinkWith about two weeks left until Election Day, the leading forecasters are dubbing the Democrats as the frontrunners to take control of the upper chamber on Nov. 3.

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Crockett says she's helping Talarico: 'I've endorsed him 100 times'Rep. Jasmine Crockett insisted she is supporting fellow Texas Democrat James Talarico in his ongoing Senate bid, arguing her down ballot focus will ultimately help him. “I’ve endorsed him 100 times,” Crockett said during a stop in Houston on the first day of early voting Monday, the Houston Chronicle reported. Talarico, who defeated Crockett in the...

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MAGA voters lament Trump as 'committed' allies abandon him: 'Embarrassed on a world stage'Two years ago, six White suburban mothers were among the more than 77 million Americans who voted to put President Donald Trump back in the White House. Now, they say they regret it. In a recent focus group convened by Navigator Research, a Democratic polling and public opinion firm, and shared exclusively with The 19th, the six Trump voters discussed…

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Steve Kornacki on how Susan Collins could transcend Trump in MainePresident Trump continues to hit the campaign trail with two weeks to election day. NBC’s Monica Alba, Sahil Kapur, Bridget Bowman, Steve Kornacki and Cook Political Report Senate and Governors editor, Jessica Taylor, break down where things stand in battleground states.

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