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GOP Books $700 Million in Late Campaign Ads

Republicans have booked more than $700 million in new congressional advertising since September, substantially outspending Democrats as the GOP pours money into competitive House and Senate races to defend its majorities.

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Fox News Power Rankings: The biggest surprises come after OctoberDemocrats play defense in Minnesota and New Hampshire while Republicans spend big in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Idaho ahead of the midterms.

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The midterms are an energy election — and here are five places to lookScratch the surface of the year's biggest stories — the Iran war and AI — and both are bound up in the costs of energy . Why it matters: Prices for gasoline, diesel and power are playing a prominent role in some of the tightest races for control of Congress. The war has kept gasoline prices way above $4 per gallon for months, and helped push diesel to…

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NAACP launches voter protection hub for midterm electionsThe civil rights organization is stepping up efforts in response to President Donald Trump’s push to change voting rules.

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Transcript: Trump Tirade Over Shrinking Rally Crowds Emasculates MAGAThe following is a lightly edited transcript of the October 6 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump has been holding rallies lately to energize his voters for the midterms, but he’s running…

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With 4 weeks to go, a look at where November's big races standElection Day is four weeks away and people are already voting in the 2026 midterms. Where do things stand in the big races across the country?

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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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Shapiro pours millions into TV ads as Garrity struggles to keep paceGov. Josh Shapiro $32 million over the summer, much of it on media, while Stacy Garrity gamely tried to keep up.

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GOP gets more bad news as their one last midterm advantage erodesFor months, Republicans found reassurance in a large fundraising lead over Democrats. According to a Bulwark report , that lead is eroding as Democratic money pours in. House Majority PAC and its affiliated groups raised $230 million from July through September, the most they've ever collected in a single quarter. Senate Majority PAC and its allies…

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John Cornyn raises $1.1 million for GOP Senate candidates, but not Ken PaxtonSen. John Cornyn raised $1.1 million for Republican Senate candidates in six competitive races, but none of the money is going to Ken Paxton in Texas.

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