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Democratic lawmakers criticized President Trump's promise of $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms, calling it a bribe and unrealistic. The proposal faces bipartisan skepticism about congressional approval.
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Both parties are utilizing a Supreme Court ruling that allows unlimited coordinated campaign spending ahead of the midterms. Senate Republicans reported over $45 million in coordinated expenditures, while House Democrats announced about $8 million across battleground districts. The ruling gives Republicans a fundraising advantage but also offers Democrats cheaper ad rates.
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A new poll finds many Americans are worried that AI models could be used by other countries to harm humans ahead of the midterms. The report presents the polling numbers and notes an upcoming breakdown of the data.
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An autism center run by Nimco Ahmed, a longtime friend of Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan, is under investigation for Medicaid fraud and has been terminated from the program. The article ties the investigation to Flanagan's viral video appearance in a hijab defending the Somali community and notes social media criticism of Flanagan.
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Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said he has "no ceiling" on his ambitions, including becoming prime minister, and defended backing the Jackdaw gas field as compatible with climate goals. He ruled out coalitions with Reform UK or the Conservatives and argued the Lib Dems can exploit a fragmented right at the next election.
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A crypto super PAC, Fairshake, plans to spend $30 million in Ohio to oppose former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown’s bid to return to the Senate against incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted. The spending follows the Senate failure of the crypto-backed Clarity Act and could affect a race key to partisan control of the Senate.
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Sen. John Barrasso said Republicans need to do more to address affordability ahead of the midterms, citing concerns from Wyoming ranchers and farmers. He touted the GOP tax law and permitting reform while deflecting on Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividends amid polling showing voter anger over the economy and inflation.
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Sen. Cory Booker described Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as part of the 'fringe,' prompting critics to argue that prominent Democrats are signaling discomfort with socialist-adjacent candidates. The article highlights the exchange as a test of Democratic Party positioning around far-left politics and media access controversies.
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Sen. Gary Peters announced he will lead USC's Center for the Political Future after his final Senate term, working alongside Republican strategist Mike Murphy. The report also notes his retirement and the competitive Michigan Senate race to succeed him.
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A Texas cattle rancher tells 60 Minutes that the development of AI data centers threatens his livelihood and could influence how he votes in the next election. The CBS News item is a brief teaser for the interview.
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Democratic Florida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly said he will skip debates with Republican opponent Byron Donalds, citing bad-faith attacks and non-overlapping debate invitations. Donalds criticized Jolly for refusing to debate, while recent polls show a close general-election race.
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Germany’s AfD won a second regional election, dealing another blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who vowed to stay in office despite calling the result a 'disaster.' The article reports the results, Merz’s response, and reactions from AfD leaders and Trump, while also noting German intelligence’s extremism designation and Merz’s ethnic-cleansing accusation against AfD.