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Two Republican Senate candidates call for swift end to Iran war, diverging from Trump

Two Republican Senate candidates call for swift end to Iran war, diverging from Trump

By Nathan Layne Sept 21 (Reuters) - Two Republicans in tight US Senate races called on Monday for a swift end to the war in Iran, the latest sign that vulnerable candidates are trying to put some distance between themselves and President Donald Trump over a conflict that has pushed up fuel prices,

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Some Republicans, including Mike Rogers, calling for fuel export ban

Some Republicans, including Mike Rogers, calling for fuel export ban

The average price for diesel fuel in Michigan on Tuesday, Sept. 21, hit $6.88 a gallon, a new record.

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Kamala Harris backs El-Sayed, says Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat is key

Kamala Harris backs El-Sayed, says Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat is key

Progressive firebrand Abdul El-Sayed got the backing of former Vice President Kamala Harris at an event in Detroit highlighting Black women's health.

'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.

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.

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

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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Michigan AG Dana Nessel says she will vote for El-Sayed for Senate

Michigan AG Dana Nessel says she will vote for El-Sayed for Senate

Nessel endorsed El-Sayed's opponent, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, in the Democratic primary and some doubted whether she would publicly endorse him.

Why Trump's proposed diesel export ban could raise gas prices

Why Trump's proposed diesel export ban could raise gas prices

President Donald Trump is pushing for a diesel export ban as prices reach record highs, but some observers worry that could actually cause a price spike.

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.

The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met for 3 hours after his threat during United Nations speech

The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met for 3 hours after his threat during United Nations speech

President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials have met, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end nearly seven-month war

Kamala Harris launches into the 2026 midterms as her 2028 decision looms

Kamala Harris launches into the 2026 midterms as her 2028 decision looms

Kamala Harris is diving into the midterms, campaigning with Democrats like Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan