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Post reader feels 9/11 tragedy should inspire 11/3 votes | Letters

Post reader feels 9/11 tragedy should inspire 11/3 votes | Letters

Palm Beach Post reader feels 9/11 tragedy should inspire 11/3 midterm votes.
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer Outlines GOP Strategy to Retain House Control Amidst Bleak Polls

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer Outlines GOP Strategy to Retain House Control Amidst Bleak Polls

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) has detailed the Republican Party's strategy to maintain its narrow 218-seat majority in the House of Representatives in the upcoming November elections. Speaking at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Emmer emphasized the critical need to protect incumbent Republican representatives, stating that 'the cheapest seat to win is one you already hold.' He identified Maine's 2nd Congressional District, Washington's 3rd District, and Arizona's 1st District as key opportunities for the GOP to pick up new seats. Emmer also highlighted the advantages gained from President Trump’s redistricting efforts in states like Texas and Florida, as well as a Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act that allowed southern states, including Louisiana and Alabama, to redraw lines to the GOP's benefit. Despite what he described as 'bleak polls' for Republicans, Emmer expressed confidence in a 'very close' but achievable path to victory, attributing this optimism to the mechan...
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ABC, Kimmel show how the media found its spine against Trump | Opinion

ABC, Kimmel show how the media found its spine against Trump | Opinion

Amid Trump's war on the media, Jimmy Kimmel throws another elbow at the FCC. ABC, Disney and journalists are fighting in court for First Amendment.
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Governor Beshear Criticizes President Trump's Economic Policies and Announces 'Expand the Map' Fund for Midterm Elections

Governor Beshear Criticizes President Trump's Economic Policies and Announces 'Expand the Map' Fund for Midterm Elections

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, who chairs the Democratic Governors Association, recently spoke in Louisville alongside other Democratic governors from Minnesota, Kansas, Washington, and Delaware. The group focused on economic issues, specifically criticizing President Trump's tariffs, trade policies, and his approach to the war in Iran. Governor Beshear stated that Democrats are comfortable making the upcoming midterm elections a referendum on President Trump's second term, particularly concerning the rising costs of groceries, gas, and other everyday expenses. He directly linked these issues to President Trump's policies, urging voters to consider them when casting their ballots. Governor Beshear also announced the creation of a new 'Expand the Map' fund through the Democratic Governors Association, designed to help Democratic candidates compete in states where Republicans have traditionally held an advantage. He cited Kentucky's 6th Congressional District as an example of a potential flip for Democrats ...
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The Latest: JD Vance takes the stage at the Republican midterm convention

The Latest: JD Vance takes the stage at the Republican midterm convention

Republicans are gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their party’s midterm convention
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Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leader

Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leader

While Vice President JD Vance is seen as a potential successor to President Donald Trump, attendees at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas are divided on their 2028 candidate preferences
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Republican Byron Donalds Secures Nomination for Florida Governor, Endorsed by President Trump and Governor DeSantis

Republican Byron Donalds Secures Nomination for Florida Governor, Endorsed by President Trump and Governor DeSantis

U.S. Representative Byron Donalds has secured the Republican nomination for Florida Governor, winning the party primary on August 18. He has received endorsements from both President Trump and current Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Donalds will now face Democratic nominee David Jolly in the general election in November. Donalds, originally from Brooklyn, NY, moved to Florida and graduated from FSU with a degree in Finance and Marketing. His political career began with the Tea Party movement, and he has served Florida’s 19th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2021. His campaign focuses on affordability, securing the border, and environmental commitments, aligning with the 'Trump Agenda.'
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California and States Warn Supreme Court of 'Chaos' Over USPS Mail Ballot Rules

California and States Warn Supreme Court of 'Chaos' Over USPS Mail Ballot Rules

California and 23 other states, along with the District of Columbia, have warned the U.S. Supreme Court that new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rules for mail ballots, implemented under President Trump's executive order, would cause widespread disruption and could disenfranchise millions of voters in the upcoming November election. The Democrat-led coalition argued that compliance with these rules would be impossible for some states before the midterms, preventing many from voting by mail or at all. They also cited objections from officials in conservative states like Utah, Florida, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin, who anticipate an "unmitigated disaster" if the rules proceed. The new regulations require states to submit complete voter lists to the Postal Service and adopt new ballot envelopes with individualized voter bar codes. The Postal Service would then reject any mail ballots not matching these lists. Additionally, President Trump's order directed the Department of Homeland Security to develop its own list o...
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The Latest: Republicans honor Charlie Kirk before Vance and Trump speak on Day 2 of convention

The Latest: Republicans honor Charlie Kirk before Vance and Trump speak on Day 2 of convention

Republicans are gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their party’s midterm convention
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'Hog Trail Killer' may have killed as many as 13. Florida is about to execute him

'Hog Trail Killer' may have killed as many as 13. Florida is about to execute him

The Hog Trail Killer would target young men down on their luck, luring them to the woods with promises of cash for nude photos before tying them up and killing them.
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House-Passed Sunshine Protection Act Awaits Senate Vote to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

House-Passed Sunshine Protection Act Awaits Senate Vote to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act in July with a bipartisan vote of 308-117. This legislation aims to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, thereby eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes observed by most Americans. Representative Vern Buchanan of Florida, the House sponsor, has publicly advocated for the bill's passage, urging the Senate to approve it and send it to President Trump for his signature. Despite this momentum, the bill has not yet been scheduled for a vote in the Senate. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has acknowledged significant disagreement among senators regarding the proposal, with some members supporting it and others opposing it due to concerns about dark winter mornings. President Trump has also voiced support for making daylight saving time permanent, encouraging Republican senators to pass the bill 'ASAP' and stating that Americans are 'sick and tired of having to change their clocks twice a year.' As of now, without Senate approval,...
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Trading Day: Inflation palpitations

Trading Day: Inflation palpitations

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Global bond yields leaped to multi-year highs and U.S. and European stocks slumped on Thursday, as oil surged above $100 a barrel on the prospect of prolonged conflict in the Middle East. U.S.