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Trump: U.S. won't attack Iran before midterms

President Trump said Thursday the U.S. will not attack Iran ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Why it matters: Trump had been considering for several days resuming major combat operations before the midterms. However, his past statements about his intentions in Iran haven't always matched what he ultimately did. If major combat operations resume,…

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Midterms could mark start of a generational shift in CongressIn an aging Congress, more than two dozen seats will be filled by someone younger than the incumbent who is leaving or was defeated in a primary.

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No new attack on Iran before the midterm elections, Trump saysThe president has acknowledged sometimes using public statements about negotiations and military planning to keep adversaries off guard.

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As Democrats Eye Big Midterm Wins, Republicans Look to Turn the Tables in Some House DistrictsWASHINGTON (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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Docs Reveal New Details About Dramatic Admin Efforts to Substantiate the Non-Citizen Voting MythHello, and welcome back to The Franchise! With just weeks until the midterm elections, the Trump administration is, unsurprisingly, still...

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Murphy: Republicans in Deeply Red States Losing Because Iran War VotesOn Thursday's broadcast of MS NOW's "Deadline," Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) said Republican lawmakers will likely lose in the midterm elections because they | Clips

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What Midterm Polling May Be Getting WrongPlus: What will Democrats do with a congressional majority?

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Obama throws support behind Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid as former president enters midterm frayFormer President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection campaign, as Obama steps up his involvement in key races ahead of the midterms.

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