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The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the Senate heading into the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. But with less than t

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Insiders Sound Alarms Over MAGA's Favorite DemocratDemocrats want to take the Senate majority, but John Fetterman is raising some serious concerns.

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How Unemployment Stands in 6 States Where Dems Aim to Flip GOP Senate SeatsThe battleground includes six states with vastly different labor market conditions: Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Ohio, Texas and Michigan.

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The shifting Senate map: From the Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.

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Kansas Has Emerged as a Senate Battleground State. Here’s Why It MattersKansas’s suddenly competitive Senate race between Republican Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton could help decide control of the chamber—and signal how much the midterm map has changed.

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Israel emerges as flashpoint in key Senate races as Dems face questions over US allianceIsrael and the war with Iran are emerging as contentious issues in some of the nation's most competitive Senate races.

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