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Examining the controversial claims Trump is making at his midterm ralliesAhead of the midterms, President Trump is on the campaign trail looking to rally his base in battleground races. His controversial comments at those rallies have drawn attention. White House correspondent Liz Landers has a fact check on some of Trump's claims.

PBS NewsHour2d agoWhole story →

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A Blessing in DisguiseWould partisan Republicans benefit from a midterm blue wave?

The Dispatch2d agoWhole story →

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David Rubenstein on New Book, “Speaking of America”David Rubenstein, Co-Founder & Co-Chairman of Carlyle Group, has released two books in recent weeks: Inside the Owner’s Box, about the experience of owning a sports franchise, and Speaking of America, which brings 19 conversations he held with members of Congress at the Library of Congress into public view ahead of the midterm elections. He discusses the…

Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →

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GOP reeling as 'magic wand' to save their majority dies on the vine: reportRepublican groups have put more than $740 million into congressional races since Labor Day, but according to CNBC, the money has done little to shift the battlefield. AdImpact data shows GOP groups spent that sum from Labor Day through October 14, with at least $220 million from Trump-aligned organizations. Elon Musk, the biggest known donor of the…

Raw Story2d agoWhole story →

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5 midterm money takeaways: Democrats have candidate cash. Republicans have Elon MuskDemocrats outraise Republicans in key Congress races as Elon Musk funds Ken Paxton in Texas and GOP groups aligned with Trump.

CNBC2d agoWhole story →

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Surge in ICE raids is aimed at discouraging voter turnout, immigration advocates say - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTLOS ANGELES — Amid reports of a surge in federal immigration raids, Los Angeles leaders and immigration advocates said Friday that the efforts appear aimed at discouraging turnout in the midterm elections, and urged voters not to be intimidated. "The timing of these actions, just weeks before the midterm elections, is no accident," said Jeannette…

Spokane Spokesman-Review2d agoWhole story →

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Sensitive Skin: Ossoff Quietly Rebrands $1,700 Payment to Hollywood Makeup Artist as 'Event Production'Jon Ossoff's makeup tab continues to mount heading into the midterms. The Democratic senator from Georgia paid his favorite Hollywood makeup artist $1,749 in July, according to his latest campaign financial disclosure. Ossoff has now paid Atlanta-based freelancer Stephanie Ponder, whose film credits include The Notebook and The Hunger Games, more than…

Washington Free Beacon2d agoWhole story →

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Barabak: Is there a doctor in the House? Backlash to Trump, RFK Jr. may boost their political ranksThere is a wave of doctors and scientists running for office this November — for school boards, city councils, state legislatures, the House and U.S. Senate — owing in good part to Secretary Kennedy’s quackery and the hollowing out of vital health and research agencies.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat2d agoWhole story →

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Trump Wants the Midterms to Be All About Himself. Judging by the Ads, Democrats Are Happy to ObligeNEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump says he wants voters to pretend that he's on the ballot in this year's midterm elections.

U.S. News & World Report2d agoSources (3)Whole story →

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Housing Crisis, Inflation Worries, Midterms LoomBloomberg Money takes the pulse of your financial life, powered by the reporting of our global newsroom. Today's guests: Wells Fargo Chief Economist Tom Porcelli, Miller Samuel Co-Founder Jonathan Miller, and Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →

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Just Defeating Trump 'Ain't Good Enough,' Says Sanders, 'We Have to Go Further'While polls show Democrats are well positioned to make big gains in next month's midterm elections thanks to President Donald Trump's historic unpopularity, Sen. Bernie Sanders is warning the party that opposition to the president alone isn't enough to guarantee long-term political success. MS NOW on Friday showed a preview clip of a longer interview…

Common Dreams2d agoWhole story →

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Trump's team is in chaos as midterms enter final stretchA White House that has enjoyed relative stability over the past two years has returned to a state of disarray that characterized much of Trump's early political career.

Los Angeles Times2d agoWhole story →

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Midterm Campaigns Accelerate With Key Events and Trends in FocusCandidates are holding rallies headlined by political celebrities, and money is pouring in at record levels.

Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →

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Power struggle erupts in Trump’s White House as midterm losses loomBelieving that chief of staff Susie Wiles might step down after the election, a handful of Trump aides have begun angling for the position should it become available.

The Philadelphia Inquirer2d agoWhole story →

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Amid GOP Midterm Woes, Trump Allies—Including Convicted Election Denier—Push for Martial LawAs President Donald Trump's broken promises to end the affordability crisis and not wage new wars drag Republicans down in the polls ahead of next month's midterm elections, people close to the president are reportedly urging him to declare martial law in the name of preventing voter fraud, an issue that's exceedingly rare and statistically negligible.…

Common Dreams2d agoWhole story →

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Panic Attack: Inside Musk’s Midterm Disinformation BlitzElection Day is less than three weeks away, and panic is setting in for the GOP. “We see Republican groups pulling money away from House incumbents,” says host David Corn on the latest episode of Stress Test. “They’re cutting them off. They’re saying, ‘So long, Charlie! We don’t think you’re going to survive this blue […]

Mother Jones2d agoWhole story →

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Don’t Count Out A Republican Overperformance In November

Daily Caller2d agoWhole story →

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Russia Appears to Step Up Efforts to Influence U.S. VotersOne campaign has created social media posts focusing on U.S. support for Israel to sow discord ahead of the midterm elections.

The New York Times2d agoWhole story →

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Why Trump and the GOP's billion-dollar midterm blitz isn’t workingTrump-aligned groups and Elon Musk have poured hundreds of millions into the midterm election, but the GOP spending surge has barely moved polls or the map.

CNBC2d agoWhole story →

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Anger Is Rare Unifying Theme for Divided American VotersTo a remarkable degree, candidates in this year's midterm elections are framing their contests around what they oppose rather than what they support, Bloomberg Television's Tyler Kendall reports. That only amplifies the sense of dissatisfaction among voters across both parties. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →

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