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Competitive-Race Democrats Stress Capitalism as GOP Attacks “Socialism”
Democratic candidates in competitive districts are emphasizing support for capitalism as Republicans intensify attacks over socialist and communist labels.
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New Hampshire Exposes Limits of Democratic “Blue Wave” Hopes
New Hampshire Democrats are warning that fundraising gaps and party divisions could complicate expectations of a broad national midterm surge.
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Trump Announces 32-Day Campaign Push Ahead of Midterms
President Trump says he will spend the final stretch before the November elections campaigning across multiple states for Republican candidates.
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Republicans Pour Money Into Dozens of House Races Once Seen as Safe
Republican committees and donors are directing money into dozens of House districts that earlier appeared secure as the midterm map tightens.
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New Jersey House Debate Puts Iran War and Tariffs at Center Stage
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett clashed over tariffs, the Iran war and congressional oversight in a competitive New Jersey district.
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Backed Missouri Congressional Map Again
The Supreme Court declined another attempt to use a Republican-backed Missouri congressional map in the November election.
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Republican Coordinated Spending Jumps After Supreme Court Campaign-Finance Ruling
Republican campaign committees sharply increased coordinated spending with candidates after the Supreme Court struck down federal limits earlier this year.
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Rural Voters Remain Frustrated by Costs as Midterms Near
A new AP-KFF survey finds rural voters still give Republicans an edge on several issues but remain dissatisfied with prices and the economy.
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Trump Repeats $5,000 Payout Pledge if Republicans Hold Congress
President Trump says the federal government can afford a proposed $5,000 payment to U.S. adults if Republicans retain control of Congress.
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Trump- and Musk-Aligned Super PACs Spend Heavily in Battlegrounds
Outside groups aligned with President Trump and Elon Musk are deploying millions of dollars into competitive congressional races.
