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Warner pitches health care expansion as he preps for swan song

Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia is leaning into a major expansion of U.S. health insurance coverage as he prepares for what’s likely to be his final term in office, in contrast to his earlier years on Capitol Hill marked by a more centrist approach to health care. With health…

Roll Call · Oct 8

Melania calls Trump ‘sir’? President’s rambling at Texas rally sees odd admission about his marriage of 21 years

Bizarre rant kicks off rally for embattled GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Trump and Paxton face awkward showdown in Texas as leaked audio reveals him trashing president

A recent poll shows the Republican Senate hopeful trailing his Democratic opponent by 6 percentage points in the ruby-red Lone Star State

The Independent UK · Oct 7

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Trump on ensuring ‘dividend’ dollars spent at home: ‘It’s not going to be a big problem’

The White House has been unable to describe how it could ensure over $1 trillion President Donald Trump has promised American citizens in exchange for their midterm election votes would be spent in the United States. During a GOP midterms convention in Dallas last month, Trump promised all U.S. adult citizens…

Roll Call · Oct 7

Most Texas Republicans ignore Democratic calls to debate in statewide races

The last U.S. Senate race in Texas to go without a debate was in 2000. Gov. Greg Abbott, meanwhile, debated his Democratic opponents in each of his last three campaigns.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 7

Kansas GOP Senator Who Sued 700+ Patients Over Medical Debt Faces Voter Fury as Race Hits Toss-Up

Republican Senator Roger Marshall's Kansas re-election campaign has become unexpectedly competitive after a medical debt controversy, voter frustration over costs and close polling boosted Democrat Adam Hamilton.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

Republicans fear even their $1 billion war chest can’t save them in midterms

Some Republican strategists worry much of the money is being spent too late

The Independent UK · Oct 7

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Red-dyed diesel order unlikely to stem red ink from high prices

A White House bid to address sky high fuel prices by allowing temporary expanded use of untaxed diesel will have a limited impact on businesses and consumers feeling the pain at the pump, experts say. President Donald Trump signed an executive order while at a Nebraska campaign event on Monday…

Roll Call · Oct 7

Trump is already preparing ‘excuses’ for midterm loss, veteran GOP consultants warn: ‘Pretending that every result we dislike is fraud’

All before a single ballot is cast.

We Got This Covered · Oct 6

DLCC and RSLC both target Pennsylvania Senate, where Republicans have held a majority for 32 years

Elections for 25 of the 50 districts in the Pennsylvania Senate will take place on Nov. 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Oct 6

Mark Ruffalo Unloads on Trump at NYC Voting Rights Rally — and the White House Came Out Swinging

Mark Ruffalo delivered a fiery speech at NYC's "Hands Off Our Vote" rally, warned of ballot vulnerabilities, and invoked the Hulk ahead of the November 3 midterms.

Latin Times · Oct 6

Trump claims he’s ‘flipping races’ with his rally-a-day blitz. It’s not Republicans he’s helping

ANALYSIS: The president insists he can help his party defy the polls, even as Republicans who voted for him sour on his policies and increasingly erratic behavior and comments in the home stretch to Election Day, writes Andrew Feinberg

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Bill Maher predicts GOP will get a ‘historical a** whooping’ in November – all thanks to Trump

‘Trump screwed the pooch, that’s what happened,’ comedian said. ‘He got drunk with power’

The Independent UK · Oct 6

North Carolina is one of the midterm states to watch in 2026, with an open Senate seat that could help decide who controls the chamber

North Carolina's upcoming Senate election features Democrat Roy Cooper against Republican Michael Whatley in a highly competitive environment. The election is significant as it could influence party control in the Senate, where Democrats need to gain seats. Hurricane recovery from Hurricane Helene also plays a crucial role in shaping the…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

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The Texas Tribune · Oct 6

Greg Abbott outraised Gina Hinojosa but burned through much of his campaign cash in Texas governor’s race

Abbott outspent Hinojosa 6-to-1 from July to late September, but the governor’s narrow polling lead was largely unchanged as he tapped a war chest that once topped $100 million.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6

JD Vance and Ted Cruz are fighting for control of the GOP. The problem? Neither is called Trump

Having seemingly written off the midterms, the Republican bigwigs are making their pitches for 2028. But the current commander-in-chief could be looking closer to home, writes Arwa Mahdawi

Texas Observer · Oct 6

South Texas Is Moving On from Trump

The region looks poised to return to its centrist-Democrat roots, as the president fails to bring down costs and the reality of mass deportations takes hold. But 2028 could be another test.

Euronews · Oct 6

Trump defers diesel tax for truckers as fuel costs bite weeks before US midterms

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order deferring tax payments on red-dyed diesel used on public roads, as near-record fuel prices linked to the Iran war weigh on the Republican Party weeks before the midterm elections.

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The Guardian - US · Oct 6

Democrats upbeat as unpopular Trump imperils Republican midterm hopes

Polls show GOP candidates trailing Democrats in Senate races, and Republicans also struggling in House contests

International Business Times · Oct 6

Trump Is Losing Ground With Latino Voters: Economy and Deportations Fuel The Midterm Shift.

Nearly one in five Latinos who voted for Trump in 2024 are also no longer supporting a Republican control of Congress.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 6

These are the most competitive November races up and down Texas’ midterm ballot

Texas has an unusually large slate of competitive races for the state Legislature and U.S. House this year. Here’s our list of contests to watch.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 6

Law enforcement Democrat, GOP Air Force vet upend partisan script in race for new San Antonio U.S. House district

The 35th Congressional District was redrawn to elect a Republican, but Latino voters’ brewing leftward shift has put the seat in play for Democrat Johnny Garcia, who faces Trump-backed Carlos De La Cruz.

France 24 · Oct 6

Trump targets tax-free diesel as Republicans approach midterms

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel as fuel prices put pressure on Republican candidates. Trump said the move would save farmers millions of dollars and lower the cost of goods, though analysts said the change would not benefit farmers already…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Trump approval stays at record-low 32% as Hispanic voters desert Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

US President Trump's approval rating is stuck at a record low of 32% according to a recent poll. A significant decline in support from Hispanic voters has been noted, with only 24% approving of his performance. Additionally, independent voters show a preference for Democrats over Republicans by 44% to 37%…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Trump opens tax-free use of 'red' diesel to all as Republicans face midterm heat

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in Nebraska that aims to ease tax limits on diesel fuel. This decision is intended to save farmers millions of dollars and reduce the cost of goods. Trump emphasized that the move would benefit many, including truckers who would save over $100…

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