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The Latest: Trump heads to Kansas to rally farmers’ votes in latest stop on midterm campaign blitzPresident Donald Trump is on his way to Kansas in the latest in a series of stops where he’s trying to energize his base in the final weeks before the midterm elections. The visits come as Republicans pour money into Senate races in Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa amid concerns about voter enthusiasm. Trump won Kansas by 16 percentage points against Democrat…
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…
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…
Rogers and El-Sayed are set for their first debate in Michigan's Senate race after online sparringRepublican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed are set for their first debate in Michigan's closely watched Senate debate. The Thursday night debate in Grand Rapids comes after weeks of sparring online and in advertisements that are flooding the state. Rogers is a former congressman who was unchallenged in the Aug. 4 primary. It'll be his first…
Rogers and El-Sayed trade attacks in combative first Michigan Senate debateRepublican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed have had their first debate in first debate in Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, which turned combative as both candidates traded personal attacks. The Thursday night debate in Grand Rapids comes after weeks of sparring online and in advertisements. Rogers, a former congressman, ran…
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.…
Trump posts cell phone number of Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in fight over daylight saving timePresident Donald Trump is urging people to call the personal cellphone number of Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas after posting the number online. Trump wants the Senate to help pass the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent. The bill passed the House in July but some Republican senators — including Cotton — oppose it.…
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…
Trump to travel to Ohio to stump for Sen. Jon Husted as the Republican faces competitive challengePresident Donald Trump plans to visit Ohio on Saturday in support of Sen. Jon Husted as the Republican tries to fend off a competitive challenge from Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown. The trip is scheduled to come after stops in Oklahoma on Thursday and Alabama on Friday. The Ohio race is seen as vital to determining control of the Senate. Trump had…
Sen. John Fetterman's isolation from Democrats grows stark in PennsylvaniaSen. John Fetterman is on shaky ground with Democrats in his home state of Pennsylvania. The senator's approval ratings with Democrats in the state have plunged, and some Democrats are openly talking about running against Fetterman in 2028. It all comes after Fetterman repeatedly criticized Democrats in media appearances while backing some of President…
No Democrat has won a Kansas Senate seat in a century. Can a megachurch pastor change that?Adam Hamilton is the founder of the nation's largest United Methodist church, and he's attempting to pull off an unusual balancing act in running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate. Hamilton peppers his campaign remarks with biblical references but also tells voters that he does not plan to use a Senate seat to win more converts. Incumbent Republican Sen.…
Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm racesPresident Donald Trump has voiced strong support for AI and data centers, emphasizing their economic benefits and importance in the global AI race. Candidates in competitive midterm elections, however, are far less accepting. Data centers have become a contentious issue, with concerns about energy costs and environmental impact. In Ohio, Republican Jon…