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Views of the party in power are not uniform in GOP Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, but the development is not tied to a specific race.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez played down speculation about 2028 and emphasized the elections scheduled for 2026.
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The administration cut the 2031 fleet-average target from 50.4 miles per gallon to 34.9 miles per gallon.
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The new rule targets a 34.9 mpg fleetwide average for model year 2031, replacing a Biden-era projection of 50.4 mpg.
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The Trump administration is considering expanding childcare-fund eligibility to some married, one-earner households.
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Adam Hamilton’s 2020 sermon urging personal changes over climate concerns has become an issue in his Senate contest with Roger Marshall.
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Winning the midterms would give Democrats new authority in Congress, but a third Trump impeachment would require separate action in the House.
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Hundreds of campaigns are using digital ads to raise concerns about data centers, utility costs and oversight of AI infrastructure.
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Mike Johnson appears secure at home, while high prices, the war in Iran and economic unease weigh on his party’s broader standing.
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A broad question about whether voters can lose control of Congress is not linked to a named race, candidate, election or official action.
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The Senate will take its last votes before the elections this week, marking a pause in the chamber’s voting schedule.
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Republicans plan to question the former special counsel about records obtained during his investigations, while Democrats will challenge their claims.
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Richard Painter said using public money for television ads promoting President Trump could amount to an impeachable offense.
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A record cyclospora outbreak, major recalls and falling public confidence are drawing food oversight into midterm politics.
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The assessment is a broad description of Republican electoral conditions, not a finding tied to a named candidate, race or vote count.
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National and Labour opened their campaigns with contrasting references to tax, anime and blunt political language.
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Some Democratic candidates are making Christian faith a central part of their midterm campaign messages.
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A Trump campaign ad from 2024 is now airing through taxpayer-funded administration messaging focused on the economy and jobs.
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Trump says Iran is waiting for the midterms before making a deal, while Rubio says the election will not limit presidential authority.
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The consequences of a Democratic sweep would depend on which midterm contests and offices were included.
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Somerville voters can prepare by checking election details, choosing a voting method and reviewing their ballot before voting.
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Taiwan’s U.S. representative said Taiwan was discussed by Trump and Xi but was not a main topic of their latest meeting.
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The Sept. 27 broadcast featured Iran’s president, Taiwan’s U.S. representative and two members of Congress.
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The Florida Republican said investigators must determine whether Iran was tied to an alleged plan targeting a U.S. air base in Britain.
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Trump plans to campaign across several states that regularly support Republicans, without a named race or election tied to the October travel.
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Democrats in the South see a political opening and want to turn dissatisfaction among midterm voters into broader support.
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The City Council changed Chicago’s campaign ethics framework as election activity increases, without tying the action to a specific race.
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Infantino has chosen Sorrell’s Monks to support a FIFA election campaign, a development not tied to a US public election.
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Rep. Ro Khanna said a third impeachment effort would aim to set an accountability standard if Democrats take control of Congress.
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Fernandes spoke about a re-election campaign on WATD 95.9 FM, with no specific race, election or policy platform identified.