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President Donald Trump traveled to Tennessee amid midterm pressure

President Donald Trump traveled to Tennessee amid midterm pressure

President Donald Trump spent around three hours in Knoxville at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26.
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College football rankings after Week 4: Updated US LBM Coaches Poll, AP Top 25

College football rankings after Week 4: Updated US LBM Coaches Poll, AP Top 25

How will the Week 4 results be impacted in the updated Week 5 Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 rankings? Here's what to know.
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Texas Longhorns hold firm at No. 1 in new US LBM Coaches Poll

Texas Longhorns hold firm at No. 1 in new US LBM Coaches Poll

After a hard fought 20-17 win over the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville, the Texas Longhorns remain No. 1 in the newest US LBM Coaches Poll.
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Where Tennessee is ranked after Texas loss in US LBM Coaches Poll

Where Tennessee is ranked after Texas loss in US LBM Coaches Poll

Week 5 US LBM Coaches Poll top 25: Where Tennessee football is ranked
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Florida flies into the top 10 as four teams join the rankings

Florida flies into the top 10 as four teams join the rankings

Florida leapt into the top 10 of the AP Top 25 college football rankings after defeating Ole Miss over the weekend
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Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead

Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead

President Donald Trump has vowed to campaign in 35 of the most competitive battleground districts in the final sprint to November’s midterm elections
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Hurt by Trump, Senate Republicans plan to bolster affordability credentials before midterms

Hurt by Trump, Senate Republicans plan to bolster affordability credentials before midterms

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - US Senate Republicans aim to improve their election prospects by voting on legislation that seeks to protect consumers from rising electricity bills caused by data centers, hoping to win over voters struggling with inflation stoked by President Donald
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Will Tennessee change clocks for daylight saving time? These states don't want to fall back

Will Tennessee change clocks for daylight saving time? These states don't want to fall back

With no action expected in Congress before November, Tennesseans and millions of Americans are expected to set their clocks back one hour again when daylight saving time ends.
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The Latest: Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map

The Latest: Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map

The Supreme Court has turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump
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President Trump's Approval Ratings Hit Record Low Amid Midterm Election Concerns

President Trump's Approval Ratings Hit Record Low Amid Midterm Election Concerns

President Trump's net approval rating has fallen to a new record low of -23.0, with 60.4% disapproving and 37.4% approving of his performance, according to analyst Nate Silver's aggregate of U.S. national polls. This marks a further decline from -19.7 in mid-September. Historically, this approval level is lower than any past president at the same point in their term since Harry Truman. The decline in approval is also reflected in specific issues, with net approval on immigration at -13.0, trade at -28.3, the economy at -32.1, and inflation at -46.4. These figures have dropped by one to two points since mid-September. The upcoming November 3 midterm elections will see all 435 federal House of Representatives seats and 35 of the 100 Senate seats up for election. Democrats are currently favored to gain control of both chambers, with Silver's model giving them a 69% chance to win the Senate and a 91% chance to win the House. This forecast is influenced by a 9.1-point lead for Democrats in the generic ballot, w...
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Supreme Court restores Trump's mass voter verification system

Supreme Court restores Trump's mass voter verification system

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court revived on Friday an expanded immigration database that President Donald Trump's administration said aims to combat voting by noncitizens but critics contend could disenfranchise eligible voters.
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President Trump to Host Midterm Rally in Mobile, Alabama

President Trump to Host Midterm Rally in Mobile, Alabama

The Trump 47 Committee, Inc. has announced that President Donald J. Trump will host a Midterm Rally in Mobile, Alabama, on Friday, October 2, 2026. The event is scheduled to take place at the Mitchell Center. This rally is part of the ongoing political activities leading up to the midterm elections. The announcement was made by NBC 15, indicating a significant political gathering in the region. Such rallies typically serve as platforms for President Trump to address his supporters, discuss current political issues, and endorse candidates for the upcoming elections. The event is expected to draw a large crowd, reflecting the continued engagement of his base in national politics.