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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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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.
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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 new poll shows Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico with a slight 46-43 lead over Republican Ken Paxton. The race is rated a toss-up and has drawn heavy outside spending from both Trump-aligned and Republican-aligned groups. The article notes Paxton has faced past corruption charges and impeachment scrutiny.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker disclosed that he lost 80 pounds using a GLP-1 drug and discussed his diabetes and personal health journey. The article also notes his potential 2028 presidential ambitions, Trump's past insults about his weight, and his stated focus on serving as governor.
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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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Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), who is retiring, endorsed Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) in a closely watched Hudson Valley race. Golden praised Lawler as an independent thinker willing to break with his party, while Democratic leaders criticized Lawler's record and ties to Trump.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would continue with an unpopular economic overhaul despite his party's worst-ever election result and doubts about his coalition's stability. The CDU's setbacks and gains by far-left and far-right parties have intensified questions about how long Merz can remain in power.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear criticized President Trump for attempting to cut SNAP benefits, saying 'That's not Christian.' Beshear, a Democrat with Republican support and a possible 2028 presidential candidate, spoke with CBS News about his new book and views on the Trump administration.