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Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates - they're really good lookingPresident Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes. At a Saturday rally in Kentucky, he praised U.S. House candidate Ed Gallrein as "beautiful." Trump also described Ohio Sen. Jon Husted as a "perfect person" and "good-looking guy." Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton hasn't been so lucky, and Democrats aren't…
Rep. Ilhan Omar's attorneys demand return of property seized in federal search of her homeAttorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar are asking the Justice Department to immediately return property that federal agents seized from her home this week, arguing that the search stemming from an investigation into her citizenship status was “neither justified nor lawful.” In a letter obtained Friday by The Associated Press, lawyers for the Democrat from…
Trump rallies with top Republicans in critical battleground state of GeorgiaDonald Trump flew to Georgia to campaign with Republican candidates for the Senate and governor. Senate candidate Mike Collins faces Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson is taking on former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Trump's visit Friday aimed to boost Republican voter turnout. But Collins and Jackson will likely need…
Trump will rally Georgia Republicans despite party divisions in battleground stateDonald Trump is headed to Georgia on Friday to campaign with Republican candidates for the Senate and governor. But the show of GOP unity actually highlights party divisions and risks in the battleground state. Collins faces Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Jackson is taking on former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Trump's visit is aimed at boosting…
Sullivan, Peltola clash over Iran, consumer prices in televised debate in Alaska US Senate raceAlaska’s major U.S. Senate candidates clashed over Iran and consumer prices in a televised debate in the high-stakes contest that could play into control of the chamber. Two-term Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan said the war needs to end soon, but wants the Strait of Hormuz to open and a deal to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Democrat Mary…
Trump attacks immigrants from Somalia and Haiti while rallying in Ohio for Republican candidatesPresident Donald Trump has tried to boost Republican Sen. Jon Husted’s reelection campaign by attacking Black immigrants during a rally in Ohio. Trump criticized Somali and Haitian immigrants, even referencing his previous false accusations about Haitians eating pets. He gave a shoutout to Rep. Max Miller, who faces domestic abuse accusations, and…
Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate racePresident Donald Trump is defending data centers powering AI projects during a campaign rally in Ohio. He insists they benefit local communities and warns against losing them to China. The topic is contentious, especially in Ohio's Senate race. Republican Sen. Jon Husted faces criticism for supporting data centers, which some blame for high energy costs.…
Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midtermsThe Senate has failed to advance a bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy bills. The bill fell victim to an election-year clash on how best to address a growing concern. The measure needed 60 votes to advance, but fell short, 57-43.  The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican from Ohio, is in a…