EconomyUnited States
The American Consumer Keeps Spending. For How Long?
U.S. consumer spending stays resilient despite inflation and record-low sentiment, but economists warn the strain may be building.
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PoliticsUnited States
Democrats Hold Clear Edge One Month From Midterms
With a month to Election Day, Democrats are favored to win the House and the Senate is in reach, as Trump's 37% approval drags down Republicans.
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EconomyUnited States
U.S. Added Just 29,000 Jobs in September
The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rose to 4.2%, the final report before midterms, cooling odds of an October Fed hike.
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InternationalMilitary
Trump Vows Iran War to End as Midterms Loom
Trump vows to end the Iran war around the November midterms, even as the US sends 9,000 more troops and Iran disputes his claim it is ready to fold.
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EconomyPolitics
Gas Prices Near 2026 High Weeks Before Midterms
U.S. gas prices hit $4.46 a gallon, nearing their 2026 high, as the Iran war drives fuel costs upward just weeks before the midterm elections.
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PoliticsUnited States
Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Surges in GOP Midterm Messaging
Anti-Muslim rhetoric is finding a growing foothold in Republican midterm messaging as Muslim candidates win historic victories ahead of November.
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Politics
Trump Makes Third Supreme Court Appeal on Mail Ballots
Trump administration files third Supreme Court appeal seeking to enforce mail ballot restrictions ahead of November midterm elections.
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Politics
Election Year Enters Final Stretch as Trump Holds Wild Cards
Analysis of the volatile 2026 US midterm landscape as Trump's war chest, Iran conflict, tariffs, and data center battles reshape the race.
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PoliticsLegal
Trump appeals to Supreme Court on mail ballot rules
Trump administration files third Supreme Court appeal to allow mail ballot restrictions, with states already sending ballots for the November midterms.
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Politics
House Dems Plan Trump Probe Blitz if They Win Majority
House Democrats are preparing sweeping investigations into Trump, his Cabinet and family if they retake Congress in November midterms.
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TechnologyPolitics
Flock Cameras Face Rare Bipartisan Backlash Across US
Flock surveillance cameras are drawing opposition from both parties as governors, senators, and candidates push back on automated license plate readers.
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Politics
Whistleblower Warns USPS Ballot System Could Disrupt Vote
A whistleblower's lawyer warns USPS's rushed ballot system for Trump's order could prevent millions of mail-in voters from receiving ballots.
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Politics
House Returns With Funding Bill as Top Priority
House lawmakers return from recess with a stopgap funding bill as top priority, alongside Russia sanctions, ethics votes, and a socialism resolution.
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Politics
Judge Again Blocks Trump Mail Ballot Order Before Midterms
Federal judge blocks Trump's mail ballot executive order for a second time, setting up a likely Supreme Court showdown weeks before the midterm elections.
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PoliticsUnited States
Thousands Rally in DC to Defend Voting Rights
Thousands rally at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote, as leaders warn of voting rights rollbacks ahead of midterms.
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Politics
Judge Clears Path for Trump Mail Voting Order as States Sue
A federal judge lifted the final block on Trump's mail voting order while 24 states filed a new lawsuit challenging the USPS rule ahead of the midterms.
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Politics
States Sue to Block Trump Mail Voting Restrictions
24 states and D.C. file new lawsuit against USPS challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail voting, days after Supreme Court setback.
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TechnologyPolitics
Left and Right Unite Against AI Data Centers in Rare Accord
Bipartisan opposition to AI data centers is sweeping the US, uniting farmers and environmentalists across party lines over water and land concerns.
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PoliticsLaw
Supreme Court Allows Trump Mail Voting Limits for Now
The Supreme Court lifts an injunction blocking Trump's mail-in voting executive order, but a separate nationwide block remains in place.
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Politics
Redistricting War's Fallout: California Congressman's Switch
California Rep. Kevin Kiley left the GOP to run as an independent after Democrats sliced his district six ways in the national redistricting war.
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Politics
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Depart
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administration at the end of August to spend more time with her young family.
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Politics
Senate Approves Funding Bill to Avert Shutdown
Senate passes continuing resolution in 90-6 vote to fund government through December, avoiding shutdown during midterm campaign season.
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Politics
Trump Heads West to Shore Up Economy Message Amid Weak Polls
Trump makes a rare Western trip to California and Nevada to discuss the economy, an issue where polls show he is vulnerable ahead of the midterms.
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EconomyPolitics
US Economy Grows at Sluggish 1.5% as Inflation Persists
US GDP grew just 1.5% in Q2 2026 as consumer spending surged. Inflation stayed stubbornly high at 3.7%, complicating the Fed's path ahead of midterms.
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EconomyPolitics
Consumer Confidence Falls on Iran-Driven Gas Price Hike
American consumer confidence fell to 90.8 in July as the Iran conflict pushed gas prices back up to $4.10, raising fresh inflation and political concerns.
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US/Politics
Trump Admin Takes Mail-In Voting Fight to Supreme Court
The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow its order restricting mail-in voting, setting up a major election law battle before midterms.
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PoliticsUS
Manchin Unveils Drive to Elect Independents to Congress
Sen. Joe Manchin launches the Independent Leadership Council to elect independents to Congress, aiming to break the two-party system with $10M+ in backing.
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PoliticsLaw
Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Voter List Order
Appeals court upholds block on Trump's order to create a federal voter list, a setback before November midterms.
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PoliticsWorld
House Rebukes Trump on Iran War Powers as GOP Defectors Join
Four House Republicans joined Democrats to pass a war powers resolution against Trump's Iran strikes, as oil prices surged past $100 a barrel.
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US Politics
US House Passes Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
The US House passed a short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown before the November midterm elections. The bill now heads to the Senate.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Approval on Economy Plummets, Voters Say System Rigged
Trump's economic approval hits historic lows as 72% of middle-class voters say the system is rigged against them, Fox News Power Rankings show.
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TechnologyPolitics
AI Makes Political Texts More Effective and More Annoying
AI-powered bots are transforming political text messaging ahead of the 2026 midterms, making campaigns more personalized but also more intrusive.
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PoliticsElections
Trump Ousts Election Commission Members in Voting Overhaul
President Trump fired all remaining Election Assistance Commission members, leaving the federal agency unable to act months before the midterm elections.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Lets Housing Bill Become Law in Voter ID Protest
Trump let a bipartisan housing bill become law without his signature, protesting the Senate's failure to pass the SAVE America Act voter ID bill.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump Reshapes Midterm Election Rules in Unprecedented Push
Trump uses executive power to overhaul election rules ahead of the midterms, sparking legal battles over mail-in voting, voter ID and redistricting.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Dismisses Landmark Housing Bill as 'Big Yawn'
President Trump calls bipartisan housing legislation 'a big yawn' as affordability worsens, sparking criticism from both parties ahead of midterms.
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International RelationsPolitics
U.S.-Iran Talks Resume in Switzerland, Deal Shapes Midterms
VP JD Vance leads U.S. delegation in Switzerland for nuclear talks with Iran as Trump's interim deal becomes a flashpoint in the 2026 midterms.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump-GOP Senate Rift Widens Ahead of Midterm Elections
Tensions between Trump and Republican senators escalate over voting rights, intelligence leadership, and the Iran deal ahead of midterms.
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PoliticsElections
Experts Warn DHS Could Threaten Midterm Election Integrity
Local election officials warn that DHS under Secretary Markwayne Mullin may undermine the 2026 midterms rather than protect them.
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PoliticsElections
Officials Fear DHS Has Become a Threat to Midterm Elections
Voting officials fear DHS under Trump has shifted from election security partner to potential threat ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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EconomyPolitics
CEOs and Bond Markets Warn of Recession as Inflation Mounts
CEO confidence plunges below optimism threshold while bond yields surge, signaling a potential economic downturn threatening Trump and Republicans.
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EconomyPolitics
Bond Market Inflation Warning Adds to Trump Midterm Woes
Rising Treasury yields signal investor concern over U.S. fiscal policy as the Iran war and tax cuts drive inflation fears ahead of the midterms.
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PoliticsEconomy
Swing Voters Factor High Gas Prices Into Midterm Calculus
NPR's Swing Shift project finds swing voters factoring high gas prices into midterm decisions as a new poll shows 63% blame President Trump.
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EntertainmentPolitics
Power to the People Festival Tickets Now on Sale
Pre-sale tickets for the Power to the People Festival, featuring Springsteen, Foo Fighters, and Dave Matthews, began Friday as the tour wraps.
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Politics
Trump's Self-Indulgence Deepens GOP Fears in Midterms
President Trump's unfocused campaign strategy and self-centered priorities are worrying Republican senators as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
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PoliticsUnited States
The GOP's YOLO Caucus Grows, Threatening Trump's Agenda
A growing group of politically insulated Republicans is increasingly breaking with Trump, threatening his legislative agenda ahead of the midterms.
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