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Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Axios he plans to run for another term as GOP leader even if Republicans lose the Senate majority. The interview details his strategy for 2026, including giving candidates leeway to distance themselves from Trump and Washington, allowing state-driven votes, and directing roughly $280 million in advertising through the Senate Leadership Fund.
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Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said the central bank will 'likely' need to raise interest rates again to bring down persistent inflation, after the FOMC hiked rates last week for the first time in over three years. Barr called the quarter-point increase 'right' given inflation above the Fed's 2 percent target, while President Trump continued to call for rate cuts.
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A new Marist poll shows Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton trailing Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico by six points, with political strategists providing analysis. The brief segment also references Democratic strength in Texas Senate and governor's races.
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A federal appeals court ruled that Missouri must use its 2025 congressional map for the November 2026 election, setting up another Supreme Court review. The new map gives Republicans a 7-1 House advantage, while critics argue it should be approved by referendum and the old 2022 map used. The dispute has created election administration complications as ballots and early votes have already been cast under different maps.
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A new UC Berkeley-POLITICO poll finds 45 percent of California registered voters support Proposition 40, the billionaire tax measure, down from 50 percent in February, with 43 percent opposed. The measure draws Democratic and union support but opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and major donors. Among undecided likely voters, 65 percent lean toward supporting it.
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A brief CBS News update notes that six weeks remain until the midterm elections and that they could shift the balance of power in Congress. It is a short report teaser rather than a detailed analysis.
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The article examines TV ad impressions in key Senate races, showing Republicans generally generating more impressions than Democrats as GOP super PACs spend heavily, while noting Democrats have advantages in candidate rates and online fundraising. It highlights North Carolina as an exception where Democrats lead impressions despite being outspent, and explains how spending translation varies by ad buyer.
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A Michigan Republican Senate candidate, Mike Rogers, released a campaign ad calling for an end to the Iran war. The CBS News segment notes that political strategists provide analysis of the ad.
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Idaho independent Todd Achilles said he would not caucus with either party if elected to the U.S. Senate. Achilles, an Army veteran and former Idaho state representative, is challenging 83-year-old Republican Sen. James Risch. The brief item promotes his appearance on CBS News' "The Takeout."
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A federal appeals panel ruled that Missouri can use a Trump-backed congressional map in November, but the Supreme Court has already blocked the map and the ruling is stayed for a week. Opponents plan an emergency appeal, while election officials say changing districts now is impractical because absentee ballots are already out. The legal fight continues over redistricting ahead of the midterms.
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CBS News posted an extended interview with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear about his new book and his advice to Democrats on connecting with voters. The item mostly promotes the interview rather than reporting or analyzing a political dispute.
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A federal appeals court reinstated Missouri's Republican-drawn 7-1 congressional map for the November elections, reversing the use of an older 6-2 map. The ruling is a temporary win for Republicans seeking more favorable House pickup opportunities, but it is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court and has a one-week pause before taking effect.