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The nine key races that will decide who controls the Senate, and where they stand

Democrats eye multiple paths to flip the Senate majority as six toss-up races across Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Ohio and Texas shape Election Day.

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Poll: Americans are anxious, pessimistic and deeply unhappy with Trump ahead of the midtermsWeeks ahead of Election Day, 71% of U.S. adults think the country is on the “wrong track.”

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Rep. Pappas Says New Hampshire Race Is Not in the BagRep. Chris Pappas, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in New Hampshire, tells Bloomberg This Weekend that his race against former Republican Sen. John E. Sununu remains highly competitive despite Democratic optimism heading into the midterm elections. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Pappas says Democrats must keep reaching…

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Trump Faces Bipartisan Backlash After Waiving Russia SanctionsPresident Donald Trump is facing bipartisan backlash after exempting Russia from sweeping new sanctions. It comes after the president announced a deal with Russia to release Russian diesel into global market as the war with Iran drives up fuel prices – a top concern for voters in the midterm elections. NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY.

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Decades-old GOP winning streaks are suddenly at riskDemocrats are running surprisingly competitive races in traditionally Republican territory across the country this midterm election cycle , and it's putting GOP winning streaks at risk that stretch as far back as the 1930s. Why it matters: Democrats hope ending political droughts in states such as Kansas, Texas and South Carolina will help make inroads…

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2026 Midterms: How is consumer sentiment affecting voters?Due to high fuel and housing costs, and wages that aren't keeping pace with inflation, consumer sentiment is lower than at almost any other time in modern history. With the 2026 midterm elections just weeks away, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes traveled to Michigan to find out how the economy is playing on the minds of voters.

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Republicans Shift Spending, Narrowing in on the MidtermsWith the midterm elections less than 20 days away, Republicans are shifting their spending strategy and narrowing in on key races they think they can win. Republican leaders are continuing to be bullish on growing their majority on Nov. 3, but their spending suggests they are shifting from their goal of growing their congressional majority...

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Congress Failed, but Voters in 11 States Get Their Say on Core Provision of the SAVE ActSenate Republicans were unable to pass the SAVE America Act this year, but voters in several states have the chance to approve ballot measures implementing its provisions. The SAVE America Act would require photo ID to vote and proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Measures in Arizona and California combine a...

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Trump endorses Netanyahu 9 days before Israel electionPresident Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, just nine days ahead of Israel's Oct. 27 elections. Why it matters: Trump's decision to weigh in nine days ahead of the election could give Netanyahu a boost at a critical moment in the Israeli leader's fight for political survival, with most polls showing his coalition falling…

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Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s elections: ‘Will never let you down’Trump hailed Netanyahu, whose party is facing a tough race, as the right partner for the US to have against Iran as he called for Israelis to flock to the polls to support the prime minister.

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