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PoliticsVoters trust Democrats more on healthcare costs, poll finds
A new KFF poll indicates voters trust Democrats more than Republicans to manage healthcare costs. Health care and gas prices are the leading economic concerns for voters ahead of the midterm elections.
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Politics · United StatesTrump expands access to tax-exempt diesel amid record prices
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order expanding access to tax-exempt red-dyed diesel for highway use. The move comes as diesel prices reached a record high and ahead of the November midterm elections.
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Politics · United StatesRepublicans focus on crime in midterm campaigns
Republicans are campaigning on a "tough on crime" message ahead of the midterm elections, focusing on public disorder and illegal immigration. Political advertising warns of Democratic plots to defund the police, while candidates emphasize law and order.
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Trump tells supporters to vote by mail, reversing fraud claims
President Donald Trump has urged his supporters to vote by mail or in person on November 3, 2026. This marks a shift from his previous stance, where he repeatedly called mail-in voting a source of fraud.
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Politics · United StatesTrump to ease tax-exempt diesel rules ahead of elections
US President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order to expand access to tax-exempt diesel fuel. The plan involves easing restrictions on 'red diesel', typically used for off-road purposes, and is expected to be announced on Monday.
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Politics · United StatesTrump rallies in Nebraska amid rancher anger over beef imports
President Donald Trump is visiting Grand Island, Nebraska, for a campaign rally. The visit comes as Nebraska ranchers express anger over the administration's plan to increase foreign beef imports, a policy Senator Pete Ricketts has stated is not helping local ranchers.
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Rahm Emanuel: Democrats should pursue ethics reform, not Trump impeachment
Rahm Emanuel, former chief of staff to President Obama, has advised Democrats against pursuing impeachment of President Donald Trump if they gain control of the House. He suggested focusing on ethics reform instead, citing voter concerns about government corruption.
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Politics · United StatesDHS denies plans for ICE at polling places amid election concerns
Department of Homeland Security officials have stated they do not plan to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to patrol polling places during the upcoming elections. However, activists and minority voter organizations express ongoing concerns about potential voter intimidation.
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Politics · United StatesTrump says he won’t rule out emergency or Insurrection Act before midterms
President Donald Trump told Time he would not rule out declaring a state of emergency or invoking the Insurrection Act ahead of the November midterm elections. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth later directed the military to focus on cyber and intelligence to shield the vote from foreign interference.
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Politics · United StatesCongress recesses without AI or data center action
Congress is set to recess for the midterm elections without passing legislation on artificial intelligence or data center construction. Republicans attempted to bring a bill addressing electricity costs tied to data centers, but Democrats blocked it.
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Politics · United StatesJon Stewart questions Democratic midterm success without policy shifts
Jon Stewart expressed skepticism about the impact of a Democratic "blue wave" in the upcoming midterm elections, stating the party needs to deliver concrete economic policies rather than just opposing Donald Trump.
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Politics · United StatesTrump and Vance to campaign in Republican areas for midterms
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to campaign on Thursday in heavily Republican areas. Their appearances aim to energise the party base ahead of the midterm elections, with Trump visiting Texas and Oklahoma, and Vance campaigning in Florida.
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Politics · United StatesSenate confirms Keith Sonderling as labor secretary
The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as labor secretary by a 47-41 vote on Wednesday, October 1, 2026. Sonderling had been serving in an acting capacity since April. The vote took place shortly before senators departed for campaigning ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
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Politics · United StatesTrump to announce $200 billion South Korean investment in US projects
President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans for South Korea to invest $200 billion in U.S. projects. The investments would include the Alaska LNG pipeline, eight nuclear power plants, and a Texas power generation facility, according to White House officials.
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Business & Economy · European UnionUS urges EU to release oil reserves to lower global prices
The White House is pressuring European countries to release emergency oil and diesel reserves to combat rising global prices. The US is also considering a ban on diesel exports to control domestic fuel costs before the November midterm elections.
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Politics · United StatesRepublican redistricting efforts in Texas and Florida may fall short
Republican-drawn congressional maps in Texas and Florida, intended to boost the party's House majority, may not yield the expected gains. Democrats argue that the maps miscalculated the impact of Hispanic and rural voters, while economic concerns and dissatisfaction with Donald Trump could hinder Republican candidates.
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Politics · United StatesPresident Trump personally directed taxpayer‑funded ads ahead of midterms
A source told CNN that President Donald Trump chose the footage for a series of government‑funded television ads promoting his administration. The ads have cost roughly $1.4‑$1.7 million, prompted criticism from Senate leaders John Thune and John Cornyn, and were framed by the White House as public‑service messages.
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Politics · United StatesDHS spent $20 million on pro-Trump ads
The Department of Homeland Security used $20 million in taxpayer funds for advertisements that critics say glorify President Donald Trump and may violate anti-propaganda laws. The ads were funded through U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Politics · United StatesState Department weighs sharing passport data under Trump administration
The U.S. State Department is assessing how to share federal passport records with state, local and some nonprofit entities for voter‑citizenship checks. A notice could appear in the Federal Register as early as 22 October, and a recent Supreme Court ruling permits DHS to provide citizenship data to local governments. Democrats warn the scheme may produce false‑positive errors.
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Politics · United StatesTrump to hold midterm rally in Durant, Oklahoma
President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a midterm rally in Durant, Oklahoma, on October 1 at the Choctaw Event Center. This marks his first official visit to the state in six years and will include an appearance with Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Mazzei.
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