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Republicans are targeting Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District, where GOP candidate Marty O’Donnell is emphasizing Trump’s 'no tax on tips' policy in his challenge to Democratic Rep. Susie Lee. The race highlights competing claims about whether the tax cut is helping tipped workers amid falling tourism and broader economic concerns.
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Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is distancing himself from President Trump in a competitive Pennsylvania district, but voter frustration with Trump and rising fuel prices may still hurt his reelection chances. Democratic challenger Bob Harvie and disaffected Republican voters could threaten the GOP's narrow House majority. The race includes heavy attack ads and no scheduled debate.
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United Russia dominated Russia’s Duma elections, but the article highlights restricted opposition, questionable election practices, and protest voting abroad. It quotes observers calling the vote not free or fair and notes an unexpected regional win for the anti-war Yabloko party.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning for Democratic candidates in the 2026 midterms, including a Michigan trip with Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, as she weighs a possible 2028 presidential run. The article describes both support for Harris and skepticism from some Democrats about another campaign.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he lost 80 pounds over two years using GLP-1 medication and denied it was connected to a possible 2028 presidential run. The article notes renewed speculation about his political future and compares his weight loss to past candidates.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would stay in office after his CDU suffered regional election defeats, including being voted out of a state legislature for the first time in 77 years, while the far-right AfD became the strongest party in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The article reports no immediate leadership challenge but notes pressure on Merz's reform agenda and coalition tensions.
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A Texas rancher who backed Trump in 2024 says AI data center development could affect his midterm vote, while a Republican congresswoman warns about Hispanic voters' views on Trump's immigration policies. The piece previews how these issues may shape 2026 midterm voters.
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Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson said Iowans should not bear the cost of the Iran war through high gas and grocery prices, proposing steps such as suspending the gas tax and pausing diesel exports. The article notes diesel prices have surged since Trump ordered strikes on Iran and includes Democratic opponent Josh Turek's criticism that Hinson voted against war powers resolutions.
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Vice President JD Vance defended Trump's decision to revoke special White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico during a GOP midterm campaign stop in North Carolina, saying the outlets are not banned. The article notes the White House deactivated their access badges, leaving reporters to film from nearby street corners.
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Vice President JD Vance is set to campaign for North Carolina Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley in Greensboro. The brief notes Trump's recent visit, GOP advertising attacks on Democrat Roy Cooper's crime record, and polling showing Cooper ahead.
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Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to rally Republican voters in Greensboro, North Carolina, ahead of the midterms to support GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley. The article notes the Senate race against Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper and provides live video details.
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Republican senator Chuck Grassley urged Trump to impose a diesel export embargo to help US farmers facing high costs from tariffs and the Iran war. The article reports growing anger in the agricultural sector, traditionally a Republican voting base, and concerns among GOP politicians as midterms approach, while the White House dismissed an export ban.