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Minnesota Senate Race Tightens as GOP Gains Momentum
NBC News data analyst Steve Kornacki says Minnesota's Senate race could swing Republican, citing a Medicaid fraud scandal that has hurt Democrats. The Cook Political Report now rates the race as lean Republican.
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Gallup: Public Confidence in Federal Government Drops to New Low
A new Gallup survey finds just 43% of Americans believe the federal government positively impacts their lives, down 8 points, while trust sinks to 26%.
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Bankhead alleges DNC bribe offer; committee denies, AG probes
Montana Democrat Alani Bankhead says the DNC offered her a job to drop out of the Senate race. The DNC denies it, and the state attorney general is investigating.
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El-Sayed dismisses GOP uproar over Slotkin's Trump administration warning
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed defended Sen. Elissa Slotkin against GOP criticism over her warning to young professionals about joining the Trump administration, calling the outrage manufactured.
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Trump stumps for Graham in SC as GOP braces for tough midterms
President Trump will campaign with Senate candidate Darline Graham in South Carolina on Wednesday, seeking to shore up support in a race that has tightened unexpectedly.
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Flanagan's Senate Campaign Reverses Stance on Phi Beta Kappa Membership
Flanagan's campaign initially said she couldn't afford Phi Beta Kappa fees, but the honor society confirmed her 2002 induction, prompting a reversal.
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Russia's First Diesel Tanker to US Sets Sail as Political Storm Brews
Russia will send its first diesel shipment to the US on Thursday, part of a deal between Trump and Putin that has sparked backlash from lawmakers and Ukraine.
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Husted breaks with Ramaswamy over ad targeting Acton's family
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) distanced himself from Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial ad attacking Amy Acton's family, saying he wouldn't have run it. The ad has drawn bipartisan criticism.
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Trump links Russia sanctions pause to Hubbard release, draws bipartisan fire
Trump defends his decision to waive Russia sanctions as essential to securing Stephen Hubbard's release, while lawmakers from both parties question the cost.
Cook Polls Show Democrats Ahead in Texas, Iowa, Ohio Senate Races
Cook Political Report polls released Wednesday show Democratic Senate candidates leading in Texas, Iowa, and Ohio, thoug
September Inflation Spike Looms Over Midterm Campaigns
September's inflation uptick pushed prices higher ahead of the midterms, with energy costs up 20.4% and gas up 35.3% ann
Trump heads to Ohio for third rally as GOP races tighten
Trump will campaign in Ohio on Oct. 28, marking his third visit this month, to boost GOP candidates in tight Senate and
Norman: I'll Vote for Graham, But My Family Won't
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) says he will personally support Sen. Lindsey Graham in the general election, but his family w
New Mexico Sues Epstein's Lawyer and Accountant Over Trafficking Role
New Mexico's attorney general is suing Jeffrey Epstein's longtime attorney and accountant, accusing them of helping run
New Mexico Judge Hits Meta With Record $25B Verdict in Cambridge Analytica Case
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion for misleading users about privacy, following a jury verdict tied to
Lawmakers Urged to Hold AI Executives Personally Liable for Rogue Agents
NYU professors argue that corporate liability alone won't deter reckless AI development, urging Congress to make executi
Proposal: Make AI Executives Personally Liable for Rogue Agents
Legal scholars propose making AI executives personally liable for harms caused by their products, citing strict liabilit
North Toledo Evacuation Ordered After Hazardous Chemical Release
A chemical release in north Toledo prompted evacuation orders for a 1-mile radius and shelter-in-place for a 3-mile radi
CFTC Opens Federal Path for Crypto Exchanges with New Proposed Rules
The CFTC proposed rules to let crypto exchanges register federally, offering stronger customer protections and a clear p
Congress must fix the 'Do No Harm' rule before it wrecks career programs
The Education Department's 'Do No Harm' test could close many vocational programs that produce entrepreneurs and flexibl
Congress must amend 'Do No Harm' rule before it kills vocational programs
The 'Do No Harm' rule threatens to close many vocational certificate programs that produce entrepreneurs and support wor
GTA 6 Launch Predicted to Cost US Economy Nearly $1 Billion in Lost Productivity
A new analysis suggests the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI launch could lead to 1.5 million workers calling in sick, costi
Bank of America's $1.2B Fine Exposes Wall Street's Geopolitical Blind Spot
Bank of America's $1.2 billion penalty for sanctions and money-laundering lapses underscores a Wall Street-wide failure
Wholesale inflation leaps 1.3% in September, fastest monthly climb since early 2022
Producer prices jumped 1.3% in September, the largest monthly gain since March 2022, as energy costs soared amid Middle
September CPI Shows Inflation Tick Up to 3.7% on Fuel Costs
Consumer prices rose 0.6% in September, pushing annual inflation to 3.7% as gas costs surged. The increase complicates t
Treasury Hits Bank of America With $1.2B Penalty Over AML, Sanctions Failures
The Treasury Department fined Bank of America over $1.2 billion for anti-money laundering and sanctions violations, citi
FTC Distributes $15.8M to Cleo Users Over Deceptive Cash Advance Claims
The Federal Trade Commission is distributing $15.8 million to users of the Cleo cash advance app after alleging deceptiv
Rubio Confident Paris NFL Game Will Proceed Despite French Unrest
Secretary of State Marco Rubio downplayed safety concerns for the NFL's Paris game, saying the embassy sees no impact. T
UN Climate Report: 1.5C Goal Out of Reach Without Overshoot, But Rapid Cuts Can Limit Damage
The UN's Emissions Gap Report 2026 says the 1.5°C Paris goal is no longer achievable without overshoot, but urgent actio
Macron slams Trump over 'unacceptable' claims on French riots
Macron blasted Trump and other leaders for blaming French riots on immigration, calling their remarks 'unacceptable and
Russia Releases American Teacher Stephen Hubbard in No-Swap Deal
Russia released American teacher Stephen Hubbard, who was serving a seven-year sentence on mercenary charges. Trump anno
Russia's Decline Demands a Firm Western Stance, Not Concessions
Russia's economy, demographics, and military are in decline, making Putin a weaker leader. The West should treat him as
Trump Announces Release of American Teacher Stephen Hubbard from Russian Custody
President Trump announced Russia released American teacher Stephen Hubbard, who was imprisoned on mercenary charges. Tru