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Who has the edge one week before the midterms?
We are just a week out from the midterms. Who is up? Who is down? Who stands to benefit the most? Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has an asset most Democrats want: a small dollar donor list that can mobilize support quickly. Join The Hill’s Amie Parnes and Caroline Vakil…
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The Epstein files are a sledgehammer for the US midterms | Katie Phang
Voters have a chance to break America’s two-tiered system of justice and hold powerful people accountableWelcome back to How We Win, a Guardian opinion series with leading thinkers, offering bold ideas for America’s political future. Last week, Guardian US columnist Rebecca…
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Hegseth heads to Manila to shore up US ties with Asia-Pacific partners
The Iran war and Trump's criticisms of allies have led Asia-Pacific countries to recalibrate their calculations.
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Bears DE Montez Sweat calls suspension 'devastating,' accepts that it stains his career and clouds his future
Starting the day defensive end Montez Sweat arrived at Halas Hall, when the Bears traded a second-round pick to make him a pillar of their future, he has been uneasy with the spotlight that comes with being the highest-paid player in the building.So Tuesday likely was one of…
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Trump-Appointed CDC Deputy Director Jennifer Shuford Resigns After 4 Months
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, a respected former Texas health official, had been appointed by President Trump to help steady the agency.
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Can you understand your ballot? Many measures are written above a college level
This year’s statewide ballot measures are written, on average, at a graduate-school reading level, according to a new report. The readability of 2026’s ballot questions — which ask voters to weigh in on issues as varied as abortion, property taxes, voter ID and firearms —…
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Finland's Stubb and Norway PM call Putin in break with previous European stance
The leaders of Finland and Norway initiated a direct call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday morning amid broader diplomatic efforts to wind down Russia’s yearslong war with Ukraine. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre…
News The Hill
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175 Democrats demand Trump admin stop Ilhan Omar investigation, warn it could hurt her re-election bid
Rep. Pramila Jayapal led 175 House Democrats in accusing DHS and DOJ of weaponizing the federal investigation into Ilhan Omar's immigration history.
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Trump and Rubio bring Venezuela back into focus as Machado reenters country
The Trump administration’s hopes for Venezuela’s future are crystallizing, nearly eleven months after Washington intervened to topple the South American country’s socialist government. In January, President Donald Trump authorized the arrest of former Venezuelan dictator…
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Man Who Can’t Let Argument Go Ends Up With Fatal Gunshot Wound; Sheriff Rules It Self-Defense
‘This disagreement escalated into a physical altercation when Butler attacked the male’
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Early voting surges with midterms a week away
Early voting is breaking records across the country as President Trump heads to Texas, home to one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races. ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports.
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Wall Street drifts as Broadcom and other AI-related stocks support the market
Treasury yields held relatively steady a day before the Federal Reserve will announce its latest decision on interest rates.
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Purdue HC Matt Painter Lands Major Pay Raise Ahead of UConn Game: Report
Purdue has reportedly given head coach Matt Painter a significant raise, putting him among college basketball's top-paid coaches.
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Field-goal length, accuracy not on par with last year's 'massive leap'
A new NFL rule last year pushed the revolution upon us.Starting in 2025, teams were allowed to prepare their own kicking balls — special footballs used for kicks and punts — all throughout the game week. In the previous 25 years, teams could only do it on game day.The result felt…
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Jon Stewart on the midterms: ‘Republicans running for Congress can’t defend Trump’s reckless record’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s distraction tactics and crass comments on Nicki Minaj’s derriere as he campaignsLate-night hosts mocked Donald Trump’s bizarre rally with Nicki Minaj as the clock ticks down to the US midterm elections. Continue reading...
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Denny Hoskins denies whistleblower lawsuit allegations from former employee
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins responded on last week to a lawsuit filed by his former director of election integrity alleging he was fired after reporting allegedly illegal and unethical conduct. The secretary denied many of the accusations from former director…
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Ted Cruz warns Democrats may go after Trump
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas warned South Carolina Republicans that Democrats will make a "relentless assault on President Trump" if they control Congress for his final two years in the White House. He added that the "radical left" had put a "bullseye" on South Carolina. Read…
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The Sweetest Sounds
NPR's Rachel Martin (Up First, Enlighten Me) and Ayesha Rascoe (Weekend Edition, Up First) co-star in a Hungarian tale about a violinist, a wizardess, and listening to the music of your heart. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Oct. 17, 2023.
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Pentagon Fears Drone Attacks on U.S. and Foreign Bases
Government officials said a series of recent attacks and threats have highlighted the vulnerability of U.S. military bases. The post Pentagon Fears Drone Attacks on U.S. and Foreign Bases appeared first on The Intercept.
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Barack Obama reignited racism in this country: Rick Santorum | National Report
Rick Santorum joins “National Report” to address political and racial divisions in America, saying that Barack Obama “reignited racism” in his time as president and disputing the claim that Donald Trump is the country’s most divisive president. Watch NEWSMAX, an independent…
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mRNA shouldn’t have a party affiliation
Cancer medicine had an extraordinary weekend in Madrid. At the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress, Amgen’s Imdelltra, added to AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi as maintenance therapy for extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer, cut the risk of death by 58%. Median survival rose…
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Get up to speed fast on the California election with our guide for the still undecided
Californians have a full ballot for the November 2026 election, including a governor's race, congressional seats and 14 propositions. Don’t miss your chance to make your ballot count.
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Get the lead out: Millions still drink water from contaminated pipes
The solution is clear: Replace the pipes.
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Europe Distributes Preparedness Plans In Case Of ‘Crisis Or War’
Countries throughout Europe have disseminated emergency plans, including stockpiling advice to citizens.
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‘How do you pick yourself?’ Jay-Z once turned down the Super Bowl. Now he’s headlining the show he produces
The Roc Nation founder spent seven years choosing the NFL’s halftime stars after backing Colin Kaepernick. Now he’s chosen himself, and the backlash over the optics was immediate.
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Shouting match erupts at UN as Cuban foreign minister moves toward US ambassador's podium: 'Back up!'
UN ambassador Mike Waltz told Cuba's foreign minister to "back up" after he approached the podium as Waltz was making his address.
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Brighter streetlights cut nighttime violence, but only for a while, study finds
As days grow shorter and darkness arrives earlier across much of the country, a new study suggests that brighter streetlights may help reduce nighttime violence — at least temporarily. Researchers found that outdoor nighttime violent crime fell by about 46% in targeted areas of…
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Carrick stays on as Manchester United manager for crucial Chelsea match
Carrick will be in charge of football's Man United when they visit Chelsea on October 31, reports in British media say.
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How to vote in this year’s election
Election Day is November 3, but Americans have been weighing in on races up and down the ballot for weeks. That’s because most states offer some form of early voting, either in person or by mail, and eligible voters are taking advantage. Here’s what you need to know about casting…
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How Billionaires Are Fighting the Prop 40 California Wealth Tax
The latest Silicon Valley billionaire club is a $333 million political ad machine that is heavily engaged in next week’s elections.
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