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Can $1 billion buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no

Can $1 billion buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no

Republicans are facing anxiety as they enter the final month of the midterm campaign
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Can $1 billion power Republicans to victory in the midterms?

Can $1 billion power Republicans to victory in the midterms?

Republicans are facing anxiety as they enter the final month of the midterm campaign
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How Many Governorships Are Open Because of Term Limits

How Many Governorships Are Open Because of Term Limits

In 2026, fifteen incumbent governors are term-limited, creating a wave of high-stakes, open-seat elections across the United States.
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Mike Johnson predicts Trump impeachment if Democrats win House

Mike Johnson predicts Trump impeachment if Democrats win House

As Democrats lead in polling, House Speaker Mike Johnson warns that a House takeover could quickly lead to a Trump impeachment push.
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Factbox-Trump doles out billions to voters ahead of midterm elections

Factbox-Trump doles out billions to voters ahead of midterm elections

By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump is sending $2.35 billion in direct payments to millions of Americans just weeks before the November 3 elections that will determine whether his Republicans will maintain control of the US Congress. 
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Most Republicans in tight midterm races distance themselves from Trump, Reuters review finds

Most Republicans in tight midterm races distance themselves from Trump, Reuters review finds

By Nathan Layne and David Morgan Oct 7 (Reuters) - Two-thirds of Republican candidates in competitive US House and Senate races have broken with President Donald Trump on policy or played down ties to him, a Reuters review found, revealing a widespread effort to distance themselves from the
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Trump says he 'looks forward to signing' $5,000 checks

Trump says he 'looks forward to signing' $5,000 checks

Trump recently reiterated his promise to pay every adult American $5,000 if Republicans keep control of the House and Senate after midterm elections.
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$90 Medicare checks going to 1.4 million in Florida. Do you qualify?

$90 Medicare checks going to 1.4 million in Florida. Do you qualify?

More than 20 million Medicare Part B enrollees are getting $90 payments from the federal government, including almost 1.4 million In Florida.
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Stockton voter guide: Key San Joaquin County candidates, issues in 2026

Stockton voter guide: Key San Joaquin County candidates, issues in 2026

Voters in San Joaquin County will help decide local, state and federal races in November, including the Stockton City Council, governor and more. Here’s a rundown of key races.
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Trump to send $90 checks to seniors in Ohio, US, but some won't be paid

Trump to send $90 checks to seniors in Ohio, US, but some won't be paid

President Trump said he plans to send $90 check to more than 20 million seniors this month. See how much money is going to midterm battlegrounds.
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Congress should pass the SCREEN Act for Main Street theaters | Opinion

Congress should pass the SCREEN Act for Main Street theaters | Opinion

Local theater owners urge Congress to pass the SCREEN Act to help fund upgrades and boost Main Street economies.
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Robert De Niro rips 'coward' Trump over voter suppression

Robert De Niro rips 'coward' Trump over voter suppression

Robert De Niro is ramping up his criticism of the Trump administration and "spineless" Republicans in the weeks before the 2026 midterm elections.