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US Democrats tee up pre-election war powers vote as some Republicans break with Trump on Iran

US Democrats tee up pre-election war powers vote as some Republicans break with Trump on Iran

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The US Senate could vote as soon as Thursday to tell President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran or get Congress' authorization to continue it, as Democrats tee up a vote on the unpopular conflict before November's midterm elections.
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Fear of democratic socialists drives November turnout plans for some Trump voters

Fear of democratic socialists drives November turnout plans for some Trump voters

By Julia Harte Sept 25 - Don Jernigan, a retiree in Virginia Beach, is disappointed by most politicians, Democrat and Republican. That includes President Donald Trump, whom he helped elect in 2024.
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US Senate rejects Democratic-led resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers

US Senate rejects Democratic-led resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The US Senate on Thursday narrowly rejected a resolution demanding President Donald Trump end the war in Iran or seek congressional authorization, as Democrats sought to put Republicans on the defensive over the unpopular conflict before
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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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Analysis-How Trump's diplomatic week exposed the limits of his power

Analysis-How Trump's diplomatic week exposed the limits of his power

By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - From his high-profile address to the UN General Assembly to his high-stakes White House summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump this week was looking to reassert himself on the world stage.
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Rush of money, campaign stops show Republicans feel vulnerable in Iowa, Kansas

Rush of money, campaign stops show Republicans feel vulnerable in Iowa, Kansas

By Renee Hickman and Dawn Kopecki Sept 25 (Reuters) - With midterm elections just over a month away, Republican heavyweights have been jetting across the country to campaign and outside groups have been pouring money into races in what is normally the party’s safest territory -- Farm Belt states
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Absentee ballots are available in Michigan for the November election

Absentee ballots are available in Michigan for the November election

State law directs local clerks to make absentee ballots available at least 40 days before an election.
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Economic frustration tests Trump’s standing with rural voters, new AP-KFF poll finds

Economic frustration tests Trump’s standing with rural voters, new AP-KFF poll finds

About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when President Donald Trump returned to office
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Takeaways: What a new AP-KFF survey reveals about rural American voters

Takeaways: What a new AP-KFF survey reveals about rural American voters

A new survey points to economic frustration among a key group that has largely backed Donald Trump and other Republicans in recent elections
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Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach

Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach

Diesel prices are hitting record highs as the Middle East conflict intensifies, affecting American farmers and rural residents
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How rural voters are feeling about Trump as the midterms approach, according to a new AP-KFF poll

How rural voters are feeling about Trump as the midterms approach, according to a new AP-KFF poll

About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when President Donald Trump returned to office