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These midterms could effectively end the Trump era – but neither side is yet ready for what comes next | Nesrine Malik
Despite the US president’s ratings being at rock bottom, undoing his legacy will be difficult, not least because the Democrats are in disarrayThe stats and polling all suggest one thing: the Republicans are set for a hammering in the midterms. Donald Trump has the lowest approval…
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The GOP reveals a fresh $100B talking point as the battle for Congress looms
Kelly Loeffler says the SBA delivered $100 billion to Main Street businesses for a second straight year under Trump's tax and trade policies.
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Haley Stevens, endorses Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race | NewsNation Live
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party officials Sunday by appearing with Republican Mike Rogers at a Detroit church service as tensions boiled over days before the election that could determine the balance of…
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How Trump’s immigration crackdown could cost him Texas
The Rio Grande Valley in deep South Texas voted decisively for Donald Trump in 2024, ending decades of Democrat tradition in the area. But immigration crackdowns have hit the region’s predominantly Hispanic community hard, turning it into a key battleground in the midterm…
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'I don't think about Haley Stevens:' Abdul El-Sayed responds to Mike Rogers endorsement
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sought to refocus his campaign on affordability, health care and voter turnout Sunday, repeatedly dismissing questions about his public feud with former primary rival Haley Stevens during an event aimed at energizing Black voters. Get…
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The Jackpod: Not on bread alone
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks back at a time when social values played a bigger role in American political life and hears a call for that ahead of this year’s midterms.
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Seattle council considers costly budget amendments
As council members begin chipping away at Mayor Katie Wilson's budget, it's clear their priorities don't align.
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Dear Abby: Readers call for action to protect neglected senior
DEAR READERS: The mailbox was bursting with responses to the Oct. 9 letter from Frustrated Neighbor, whose 94-year-old neighbor is bedridden and nominally cared for by a woman who also holds his power of attorney. I'll let the readers speak for themselves:"Red flags everywhere!…
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Gen Z can’t afford the culture war
Conventional wisdom holds that young voters are idealistic and socially progressive dreamers, while older voters are hard-headed, pragmatic, and much more attuned to pocketbook issues. Conventional wisdom, meet Gen Z. Between 2020 and 2024, voters in this cohort swung right by…
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The Midterm Special: The Conversation
The cost of living, war in Iran and the expansion of data centers have all come under scrutiny. Here is what readers had to say.
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Green Card Update: New Lawsuit Revives Diversity Visa Lottery Fight
A new lawsuit seeks to force the Trump administration to reopen the Diversity Visa green card lottery.
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In Defense of Romantasy
Sarah J. Maas, J.R.R. Tolkien, and whose fantasies we take seriously.
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Voters in 1946 Had No Idea How Those Midterms Would Change America
Will 2026 be the same?
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Haley Stevens caps a bizarre midterm cycle
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Bears-Seahawks: What to watch for
WHEN THE BEARS HAVE THE BALLBen Johnson was impressed by Devon Witherspoon’s University of Illinois film long before he became the second-highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. In the last year-and-a-half, he’s seen him grow even more, as the Seahawks have moved him from the slot to…
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US Travel Warnings as Europe Protests Spread in Portugal, Germany
Americans urged to exercise caution as demonstrations, clashes and looting raise security concerns across several European cities.
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Congressman: Socialism Would Hurt America’s Military Families | Opinion
"Efforts to weaken our defense capabilities in pursuit of a Socialist utopian fantasy risk undermining our national security."
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Trump’s ballot controversy adds drama to the closely watched Alaska Senate race
As AP's Haven Daley reports, Alaska’s closely watched Senate race between Democratic challenger Mary Peltola and Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan has drawn national attention following President Trump’s call to prosecute Peltola over allegations of campaign interference. (AP…
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Rep. Dingell expresses concern for Stevens after CNN interview
Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell expressed concern for Rep. Haley Stevens after a tense interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper in which he questioned Stevens on her shocking reversal to endorse the Republican Senate nominee over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. #cnn #news #midterms
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Chicago to host an indie 'Cinema Weekend' celebrating local art house venues and filmmakers
Chicago will host its first-ever "Cinema Weekend" celebrating independent and local film and the art house venues that screen such movies, organizers announced Monday. The Chicago Film Office and chicagoscreens.org will host the inaugural Chicago Cinema Weekend from March…
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Despite Trump's harsh rhetoric toward Chicago, he's held significant private investments in the region
Critics of President Donald Trump say there’s too often filth in his rhetoric, whether on social media or otherwise.Records show Trump has also invested money in a local governmental agency tasked with cleaning up filth — the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater…
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‘Looking for something different:’ Chicago Public Media launches online community
Chicago Public Media, owner of the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ, soft-launched on Oct. 7 chicago.com, a new online platform focused on local communities.The nonprofit rolled out its pilot in Chicago neighborhoods Avondale, Bronzeville, Edgewater/Andersonville and South Shore, as…
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Two-thirds of 2026 Taste of Chicago vendors flagged with health code violations
Overflowing garbage. Backed-up sinks. Food prepped in bushes. More than 800 pounds of food tossed due to improper temperatures.These are just a few examples of food safety problems city inspectors documented during one hot weekend in July when one of the city’s largest culinary…
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Newsom on DOJ’s election pressure campaign
California Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the DOJ's attempts at intervening in the 2026 midterm elections. CNN's Elex Michaelson reports.
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Trump’s Cuban Revolution Is Stuck in Limbo
Trump says he’ll take care of Cuba on the way back from Iran. Reality begs to differ.
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Alaskans split on judge tossing Trump election lawsuit
Voters in the Alaskan town of Wasilla were split down party lines when asked about the decision by a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by President Trump's administration seeking to block Alaska from certifying a loss by Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. #News #Reuters…
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'A Weight Off My Shoulders': Haley Stevens Defends Mike Rogers Endorsement in Combative Interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper
Sunday, during an appearance on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360," Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) defended her decision to endorse former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) over her party's U.S. Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed. The post ‘A Weight Off My Shoulders’: Haley Stevens Defends Mike Rogers…
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MTA should eliminate some jobs to prepare for budget woes, watchdog writes
A new report recommends eliminating MTA jobs to save money. The Citizens Budget Commission suggested eliminating one crew member from trains that are fully automated. [ more › ]
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Time for change? Permanent daylight saving time bill awaiting US Senate action
Most of the nation returns to standard time Sunday morning, and Congress could decide as early as next month whether it will be the last time people have to change their clocks. President Donald Trump wants year-round daylight saving time. The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly in…
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Buttigieg: Stevens flip isn’t going to change support for El-Sayed
Former Presidential candidate and Michigan resident Pete Buttigieg dismissed Representative Haley Stevens’ sudden endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers, admitting he was “as surprised as anybody else.” Calling the choice between candidates a clear contrast on healthcare and…
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