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Politics · United StatesMike Johnson unsure of political future if GOP loses midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed uncertainty about his political future should the GOP lose the 2026 midterm elections. He indicated a potential return to his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana, to start a lawn business. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is expected to campaign in several states.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Governor Greg Abbott Declines to Attend Trump Rally in San Antonio
Greg Abbott announced he will not join Donald Trump at a San Antonio rally, saying a scheduled campaign event prevents it. A New York Times/Siena poll puts Abbott three points behind Democrat Gina Hinojosa, and the Cook Political Report has moved his race from solid to leans Republican.
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Politics · United StatesSenate GOP Super PAC Shifts Ad Spending From NC to Kansas
The Senate Leadership Fund, a major Republican super PAC, is halting its advertising in North Carolina's Senate race and redirecting funds to Kansas. The move signals a strategic shift as Republicans focus on retaining their Senate majority.
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Politics · United StatesNewsom signs 13 bills to protect California elections
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 13 election-protection bills on Saturday. The legislation aims to prevent interference in the state's midterm elections by creating new felony offenses for actions such as seizing ballots or directing interference with mail-in vote delivery.
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Politics · United StatesMAGA Inc. to spend $10 million on Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton
A filing with the Federal Election Commission shows MAGA Inc. will spend at least $10 million to support Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate bid against Democrat James Talarico, with President Donald Trump saying he will fund Republicans he believes can win.
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