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Politics · United StatesAlaska fisherman Bill Hill challenges incumbent Nick Begich
Independent Bill Hill is running for the US House in Alaska against Republican incumbent Nick Begich. Hill, a commercial fisherman and retired educator, campaigns on addressing Alaskans' frustrations with high costs, while Republicans including former President Trump are supporting Begich.
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Politics · United StatesRival files mock indictment against NY AG Letitia James
Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy released a 52-count mock indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing her of neglecting her duties. James' campaign dismissed the document as a stunt and highlighted a recent Medicaid fraud arrest.
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Senate Majority PAC Confident in Toss-Up Races
Senate Majority PAC, run by allies of Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, is projecting confidence in upcoming U.S. Senate toss-up races. The PAC has committed resources to nine states but has not yet allocated funds to states considered strong Republican strongholds.
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Politics · United StatesJames Talarico leads Ken Paxton 51-49 in Texas Senate race, poll shows
A new Fox News poll shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton by two points in the Texas Senate race. The poll also indicates Greg Abbott ahead in the gubernatorial contest, with cost of living a key issue for voters.
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Politics · United StatesMaine gubernatorial candidates debate tax, housing, energy policy
Maine's three gubernatorial candidates met for their first televised debate on Thursday, discussing tax, housing, and energy policy. The candidates, Republican Bobby Charles, independent Rick Bennett, and Democrat Hannah Pingree, also exchanged sharp attacks.
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Politics · United StatesKen Paxton said GOP convention hurt his polling numbers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton privately told donors that the recent GOP convention in Dallas negatively impacted his polling numbers. His campaign adviser dismissed the leaked audio as 'manipulated nonsense'. Paxton is in a close race against state Rep. James Talarico.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrat Eric Jones faces scrutiny over activist endorsement
Democratic congressional candidate Eric Jones is facing questions after accepting an endorsement from activist Adina Flores. Flores has posted antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ+ statements on social media, including claims that 'Evil Jews run the world'. Jones' campaign has condemned such rhetoric.
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Politics · United StatesCollins leads Jackson by 3 points in Maine Senate race poll
A New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll shows Republican Susan Collins leading Democrat Troy Jackson by 3 percentage points in the Maine Senate race. The advantage falls within the poll's margin of error, indicating a close contest.
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Politics · United StatesMichigan Senate Candidates Call for Gas Tax Suspension Amid High Prices
Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers has called for suspending state and federal gas taxes as prices in Michigan average $4.75 per gallon. Democratic rival Abdul El-Sayed also supports a pause, though he attributes price spikes to conflict, not taxes.
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Politics · United StatesPastor with sex offender convictions prayed at Whatley rally
Pastor Daimon L. King, a registered sex offender with prior child-related convictions, delivered the opening prayer at a rally for North Carolina GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley. Whatley's campaign stated they did not know King and that the event was not planned by the campaign.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Senate candidate James Talarico called capitalism an 'oppressive system' in 2020
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Texas’ US Senate seat, described capitalism as an 'oppressive system' in a 2020 Sierra Club forum, grouping it with white supremacy and climate change. The remarks resurfaced as Talarico faces Republican Ken Paxton in a tight race.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats Downplay Climate Change as Election Issue
Climate change is becoming a less prominent issue for Democrats in election campaigns, with some researchers coining the term 'climate hushing'. This shift occurs even as scientists predict 2026 could be the hottest year on record.
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Talarico seeks release of Paxton depositions in Texas Senate race
James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, is seeking to release deposition transcripts from a civil fraud case. The depositions involve Republican opponent Ken Paxton, who was connected to the company at the centre of the lawsuit. Paxton has denied previous allegations.
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Second Dan Sullivan advances in Alaska Senate primary
A candidate named Dan J. Sullivan advanced from the Alaska US Senate primary, sharing his name with the incumbent Republican senator. The race also features Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola.
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Politics · United StatesTed Cruz predicts $200 million Texas Senate race
Republican Senator Ted Cruz has predicted that the race for the Texas Senate seat will cost $200 million. The contest features Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton against Democratic state Rep. James Talarico and is considered key to Senate control.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Senate candidate James Talarico criticised Christian nationalism in 2023 sermon
James Talarico, a Texas state representative and Democratic Senate candidate, described Christian nationalism as a 'sectarian movement based on mutual hate' in a 2023 sermon. The remarks, resurfaced by the New York Post, have drawn criticism from conservative commentators as Talarico challenges Ken Paxton in November 2026.
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US governors tighten rules on data centres as elections near
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced new permit and tax exemption rules for data centres, requiring full electricity cost payment and water use limits. Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered regulators to prevent higher electricity bills from data centres and pledged to end a billion-dollar annual tax break. Both moves follow rising public opposition to the energy-intensive facilities.
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Media · European UnionDer Spiegel labels AfD politician Ulrich Siegmund 'most dangerous man in Germany'
Der Spiegel featured AfD politician Ulrich Siegmund on its cover as 'the most dangerous man in Germany', prompting Siegmund to joke on X that he would reveal AfD payments to the magazine if his election result exceeds a high threshold. Right-rated outlets called the story a failure of left-wing media strategy.
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Politics · United StatesBlaine council member's car vandalised with middle-finger photos ahead of Minnesota House bid
A Blaine City Council member and Republican candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives found her car covered in middle-finger photos on Saturday morning. Security footage shows at least four people involved, but police have not determined if the vandalism was politically motivated.
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Politics · United StatesMaine Senator Collins cites 1988 assault report in Jackson Senate race
A 1988 police report alleging Troy Jackson assaulted a man and pushed his partner has resurfaced in Maine’s Senate race. Republican Sen. Susan Collins said Jackson must respond, while no left-rated outlet covered the story. Right-rated outlets led on Collins’ remarks; the centre-rated report carried the police details.
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