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Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results is far from clear

Russia's parliamentary elections produced few surprises, with United Russia expected to retain its majority in a tightly controlled system. The article examines how the Kremlin may use the result to justify the war in Ukraine and future mobilization, while noting the suppression of the anti-war Yabloko party.

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Trump faces pressure as midterms inch closer

President Trump is facing pressure after revoking White House access for several journalists, prompting a First Amendment dispute. The move followed a week of negative economic news for the administration as midterms approach.

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60 Minutes Transcript: The data center uproar

A 60 Minutes transcript examines the nationwide backlash against data centers, focusing on Texas residents who worry about water, power, land, noise, and local-government secrecy. It also presents industry arguments about AI benefits, national security, economic gains, and water-use comparisons.

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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar warns Trump’s standing with Hispanics is slipping, faults advisers

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar warned President Trump that his immigration crackdown is hurting the GOP’s standing with Hispanic voters and blamed his advisers. She spoke after releasing an ad saying Latino voters feel betrayed, while acknowledging Trump’s 2024 gains with Hispanic men. The report also notes her past criticism and later praise of Trump’s Venezuela oil deal.

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9/20: CBS Weekend News

A CBS Weekend News index page with navigation links and featured headline snippets about global threats affecting the U.S. economy as midterms approach, and record diesel prices squeezing farmers. The page contains no substantive article body.

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Many ex-aides to Harris betting against a 2028 run

Many former aides, surrogates, and donors to Kamala Harris tell Axios they doubt she will run for president in 2028, though Harris herself has not decided. The article surveys insider views on her moves, donor concerns, and the possibility she could still enter the Democratic primary.

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DDHQ director says Mike Rogers’s time is ‘running out’

Decision Desk HQ’s data science director said Republican Mike Rogers is running out of time to close the gap with Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate race. The forecast gives El-Sayed a 67 percent chance of winning, while recent polling shows a narrow lead, and the article also notes Harris’s possible drag on El-Sayed and criticism from Jewish leaders.

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Trump, Mamdani to meet in New York on Monday

President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are scheduled to meet Monday at Gracie Mansion, according to White House and mayoral press office statements. The meeting is expected to focus on issues affecting New York City, following past cordial exchanges despite their opposing politics. The article also notes Mamdani's national Democratic prominence and earlier Trump criticism.

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Putin-backing United Russia party is predicted crushing victory with around 50% of the vote in country's parliamentary elections, exit polls say

Exit polls predict United Russia, the party aligned with Vladimir Putin, will win around 50% of the vote in Russia's parliamentary elections. The article says the Kremlin's tight control and lack of credible opposition made the result a foregone conclusion. It notes Putin is not on the ballot because these are Duma elections.

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