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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis scolded President Trump on Thursday for offering $5,000 dividends to all Americans if Republicans hold the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, saying the payouts would cause inflation to surge.

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Trump alone can't save the GOP from a midterm disasterDonald Trump urged RNC convention-goers in Dallas to vote in the 2026 midterms as if he were on the ballot to help the GOP avoid a disaster.

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This week marks the unofficial start to the 2026 midterms : NPRThe week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season. President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm means control of Congress is on the ballot.

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Fact Check Team: 435 House seats and 35 Senate races hit the ballot in NovemberThe 2026 midterm elections are approaching, and voters across the country are beginning to prepare for November.

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