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Matthew McConaughey: 'Independents belong' in political fight

Matthew McConaughey is sharing a pre-midterm elections message, saying that voting for independent candidates could bring lawmakers "back to the middle, where most American values live." In a video posted on X on Sunday, the "Interstellar" star said, "This is about the upcoming ballot, and I am not here today to endorse a candidate or...

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Trump approval hits record low in new surveyPresident Trump's approval rating hit a record low in a new survey, with just over two weeks until voters decide which party will control Congress next year. The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, released Sunday, shows Trump sitting at 33 percent approval. The rating is 4 points lower than a previous poll conducted in July, 8...

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Who’s Winning the Race for Congress?It’s Oct. 12 — 22 days away from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.

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The real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm racesHint: It's not only because California counts slowly.

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GOP Focuses on Fraud, Seeking To Redirect Voters’ Ire Over Healthcare CostsThe anti-fraud efforts highlight a broader political fight ahead of the midterms. Republicans say they’re protecting taxpayer dollars by going after bad actors. Democrats contend the administration is — with insufficient evidence — targeting blue states to cut programs the GOP has long sought to shrink.

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White House allies play midterms blame gameThe White House has witnessed an uptick in drama driven by the midterms.

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Trump Rallies Red States Amid Fears About G.O.P. Voter Enthusiasm as Midterms NearThe president’s swing is taking him to states including South Carolina and Kansas that were not seen as competitive just a few months ago.

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James Carville Has Crude Warning For Women Working In Trump's White HouseThe Democratic pundit predicted a major purge if Republicans fall short in next month’s midterm elections.

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Trump says voters should ‘look at France’ to see ‘what’s at stake’ in midterm electionsThe president described France as “a once great nation that is being conquered, looted and burned to the ground by migrants, jihadists and communists who hate Christianity.”

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As midterms loom, Trump seizes on France unrest for political gainUS President Donald Trump used the protests roiling France to score some quick political points Monday, as the upcoming midterm elections force his

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Gimmick or Giveback? Even Some Trump Supporters Don't Expect to Get $5,000 Checks After MidtermsWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is hoping that $5,000 checks can juice Republican turnout in November’s midterm elections — but even some of his devoted fans are doubting that government payouts would arrive.

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