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Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms

Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms

Republicans are growing increasingly grim about their chances in November, with aligned groups pumping money into reliably red states and candidates scrambling to distance themselves from unpopular White House policies
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Price of gas, diesel fuel continue to soar

Price of gas, diesel fuel continue to soar

The price of crude oil continues to soar. Gas prices are high, again, and diesel fuel cost is causing truckers to sit some rigs.
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Republicans want to turn Mamdani into a bogeyman for the midterms. Trump just made that harder

Republicans want to turn Mamdani into a bogeyman for the midterms. Trump just made that harder

President Donald Trump has surprised many by showing support for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a well-known democratic socialist
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Exclusive-Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Exclusive-Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 32% - the lowest of his political career - as his fellow Republicans soured on his handling of the cost of living amid the unpopular Iran war, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
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Trump says he supports a ban on US diesel exports to ease prices

Trump says he supports a ban on US diesel exports to ease prices

President Trump said he supports a temporary ban on U.S. diesel exports, a proposal Republican midterm candidates are pushing to lower fuel prices.
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'End the open-ended war.' GOP candidates push Trump on Iran

'End the open-ended war.' GOP candidates push Trump on Iran

The push from key congressional candidates to end the war illustrates the growing GOP angst around a conflict that is deeply unpopular.
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High prices are killing date night – and GOP's midterm hopes | Opinion

High prices are killing date night – and GOP's midterm hopes | Opinion

Trump calls higher gas prices 'a very inexpensive price to pay.' Tell that to anyone paying $6.53 for diesel or $80 for a shared burger and beer.
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The Road to a Democratic Majority Runs Through the Middle of America

The Road to a Democratic Majority Runs Through the Middle of America

The biggest political story of 2026 isn’t the socialist surge. It’s the motley crew of military veterans, pastors, former Republicans, and independents putting red America in play for Democrats
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Why A'mir Sears has jumped to No. 1 in USA TODAY Florida top 100

Why A'mir Sears has jumped to No. 1 in USA TODAY Florida top 100

Columbus 5-star athlete A'mir Sears takes the top spot in the USA TODAY Florida top 100 midseason update. Texas A&M has five commits in the top 10.
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How does Ohio's gasoline tax compare to its neighbor states, others?

How does Ohio's gasoline tax compare to its neighbor states, others?

Ohio's gas tax is lower than three neighbor states, but higher than the other two. Americans are feeling pain at the pump due to the war with Iran.
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These races will decide whether Democrats or Republicans win House control

These races will decide whether Democrats or Republicans win House control

A handful of swing districts will determine which party wins control of the House of Representatives in 2026.
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Raphael Warnock discusses Georgia's midterms, a 2028 White House run

Raphael Warnock discusses Georgia's midterms, a 2028 White House run

The Georgia senator chided President Donald Trump and offered insight about his own 2028 White House motivations in an interview with USA TODAY.