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Trump-backed Missouri congressional map returns to the Supreme Court

The new map was drawn to help Republicans gain a U.S. House seat in the pivotal midterm elections

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Sep 23 • 9:35 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Dems, GOP gear up for Maine House and Senate races

Maine Republican Party spokeswoman Kristina Parker said they have a new get-out-the-vote effort that they believe will put them over the top this cycle.

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Sep 23 • 9:32 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Republicans say Democrats are extremists. These Democrats want to convince voters that's not true

Democrats are trying to win back Congress by criticizing their own party to appeal to voters in more conservative areas.

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Sep 23 • 9:21 AM EDT • Politics • clickondetroit.com
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Trinity Health layoffs expose the danger of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Trinity Health layoffs expose the danger of the Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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Sep 23 • 7:54 AM EDT • Health • michiganadvance.com
Talarico works to reach Black voters in his bid to win a US Senate seat as a Democrat in Texas

Democratic Texas U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is working to reach Black voters, a key demographic in his race against Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton

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Sep 23 • 7:19 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
I’m a Republican senator. The U.S. needs a stronger NIH.

America should invest in medical research, not retreat from it.

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Sep 23 • 6:30 AM EDT • Science • washingtonpost.com
Republican candidates highlight health care in 2026, battling voter distrust

According to the latest NBC News poll, voters trust Democrats over Republicans on health care by 22 points. Three Republican strategists said the GOP is trying to narrow the advantage.

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Sep 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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KFF/AP Survey Probes Rural Voters’ Increasing Anxieties About the Rising Cost of Living, Including Health Costs, Heading into the Midterm Elections

Rural voters’ frustrations about the cost of living in their community are growing and appear to be chipping away at Republicans’ enthusiasm to vote as the midterm elections near, a new KFF/AP Survey of Rural Voters finds.

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Sep 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • kff.org
Analysis | How have data center politics changed? Look at Texas’s Republican governor.

Times have changed for Gov. Greg Abbott when it comes to AI issues.

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Sep 23 • 5:25 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Democrats lead in new poll as Trump looms over midterms

President Donald Trump’s efforts to make the midterm elections a referendum on his presidency appear to be backfiring as Democratic congressional candidates hold a significant lead over Republicans in the latest poll from PBS News, NPR and Marist.

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Sep 23 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Trump’s midterm woes deepen amid worsened economic backdrop: CNN poll

With President Donald Trump at record unpopularity, Republicans are facing an even bleaker midterm political landscape than they did eight years ago, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds.

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Sep 23 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
GOP appears deeply worried about Senate race in N.C., a once reliable state

Republicans privately say the key battleground for Senate control may be out of reach as nominee Michael Whatley’s ties to the president bog him down.

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Sep 23 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Political commentator on what the GOP should do to boost the party's poor polling

NPR's Leila Fadel asks political commentator Jonah Goldberg what Republicans should do about their party's poor poll numbers.

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Sep 23 • 4:42 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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30 years of Republican dominance of Ohio politics: The results

The Republican party of Ohio has dominated state government for the past thirty years. Let's look at the job they have done in managing the state. The results may shock you.

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Sep 23 • 3:30 AM EDT • Politics • ohiocapitaljournal.com
Dispute Over Missouri’s Congressional Map Again Returns to Supreme Court

A federal appeals court sided with Republicans seeking to use district boundaries redrawn last year to give the G.O.P. an advantage in the upcoming midterms.

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Sep 22 • 11:59 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
GOP senator calls for probe into Trump family business dealings

WASHINGTON >> A Republican U.S. senator today called for an investigation into whether President Donald Trump’s family is profiting from his time in office, saying any perception that family members are exploiting their position undermines trust in the government.

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Sep 22 • 7:50 PM EDT • Business • staradvertiser.com
GOP senator calls for investigation into business dealings of Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden

A Republican senator is calling for an investigation into the business dealings of Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden following the revelation that a Russian oligarch paid for Trump Jr.’s post-wedding festivities in the Caribbean earlier this year. Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, sent a letter Monday to the leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee requesting that the panel subpoena the president’s eldest son as well as former President Joe Biden’s son for testimony. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports.

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Sep 22 • 7:32 PM EDT • Business • nbcnews.com
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US Republican calls for probe into Donald Trump Jr’s business dealings

US Senator John Curtis's letter marks a rare effort by a member of the president's own party to hold him accountable.

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Sep 22 • 6:07 PM EDT • Business • aljazeera.com
GOP defections from Trump start to pile up: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Republicans search for a messaging balance in Texas.

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Sep 22 • 5:31 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Tech: Babin says House Science will push AI

House Republican leaders don’t think the body is ready to take up advanced artificial intelligence, even after the election.

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Sep 22 • 5:05 PM EDT • Science • punchbowl.news
NC Supreme Court candidates spar over past rulings, racial equity proposals

North Carolina’s Supreme Court currently has a 5-to-2 Republican majority, and just one of those seats will be on the ballot this November. Justice Anita Earls, a Democrat, faces former N.C. Rep. Sarah Stevens, a Republican who stepped down from the legislature earlier this year.

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Sep 22 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • wunc.org
Some Republican candidates are distancing from Trump before midterms

Midterm elections have a history of spelling trouble for the sitting president’s party

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Sep 22 • 4:50 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
House Republicans drop Jack Smith transcripts in explosive Arctic Frost records fight

House Republicans released transcripts from Jack Smith's team, alleging improper subpoenas targeted GOP lawmakers' phone records in the Arctic Frost probe.

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Sep 22 • 4:32 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
The GOP stampede away from Trump is growing

Republicans choosing to distance themselves from President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm election was somewhat inevitable, given how historically unpopular Trump is.

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Sep 22 • 4:10 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
GOP governor candidate’s campaign website removes some references to Trump

The GOP candidate for Florida governor, Rep. Byron Donalds, has removed several references to Donald Trump from his campaign website, as a growing number of Republicans try to distance themselves from the unpopular president ahead of elections taking place this fall.

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Sep 22 • 4:09 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Abdul El-Sayed says Kamala Harris' visit for his Michigan U.S. Senate race is about Democratic unity

El-Sayed said Harris, who will attend a roundtable on Black maternal health with him and separately join an event hosted by the Detroit chapter of the NAACP, is a critical advocate in helping him close ranks as he tries to defeat Republican Mike Rogers.

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Sep 22 • 4:04 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
Abdul El-Sayed says Kamala Harris' visit for his Michigan U.S. Senate race is about Democratic unity

El-Sayed said Harris, who will attend a roundtable on Black maternal health with him and separately join an event hosted by the Detroit chapter of the NAACP, is a critical advocate in helping him close ranks as he tries to defeat Republican Mike Rogers.

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Sep 22 • 4:04 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Republican senator calls for probe of Trump Jr. after wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch

Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah wants the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate and subpoena Donald Trump Jr. after his wedding party was partially bankrolled by a Russian oligarch.

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Sep 22 • 1:41 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
GOP candidate for governor Rick Jackson drops lawsuits against Burt Jones

Jackson and Jones filed lawsuits against each other amid a bitter primary battle as both sought the Republican nomination for Georgia governor.

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Sep 22 • 1:31 PM EDT • Politics • ajc.com
Republican candidates are breaking with Trump on Iran as midterms loom

Republicans in key battleground states are urging a speedy end to the war as new polling suggests only 1 in 4 Americans support it.

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Sep 22 • 1:26 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Michigan Chamber endorses John James for governor

The endorsement of James over Democrat Jocelyn Benson was not unexpected given the group’s history of supporting Republican gubernatorial candidates. But it came considerably earlier than four years ago.

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Sep 22 • 1:11 PM EDT • Business • crainsdetroit.com
Democrat in Central Dallas County aims to unseat powerful Republican House Member

Allison Mitchell is the Democratic candidate running against the powerful Chairman of the Texas House Ways and Means Committee, Morgan Meyer. Lone Star Politics speaks to her about he uphill battle in the Park Cities and central Dallas. Meyer has not yet responded to a request for an interview.

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Sep 22 • 12:47 PM EDT • Politics • nbcdfw.com
Trump-backed Senate candidate says 'Groceries cost too much,' calls for Iran war to 'end quickly'

Trump-backed Michigan Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers declared in a video that "Groceries cost too much" and the Iran war "needs to end, and end quickly."

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Sep 22 • 12:31 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Republican senator calls for Don Jr. and Hunter Biden to be subpoenaed over business dealings

Sen. John Curtis (R-UT) called for Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden to be subpoenaed over their business dealings, citing corruption concerns. In an open letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Curtis cited growing concerns from the public about corruption by the families of members of Congress and the president, who use their proximity to […]

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Sep 22 • 12:27 PM EDT • Business • denvergazette.com
House GOP Questions Union Political Spending

House Republicans examine union political spending vs. worker representation. Discover key findings from the September 2026 hearing on union transparency.

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Sep 22 • 12:27 PM EDT • Politics • legis1.com
Byron Donalds strips Trump references from his campaign website

The Republican gubernatorial candidate stopped emphasizing his endorsement from Donald Trump as the presidents’ approval ratings plummet.

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Sep 22 • 11:42 AM EDT • Politics • miamiherald.com
Republican calls for Senate investigation of Trump Jr wedding paid for by Russian oligarch

Putin ally helped cover cost of renting private island in the Bahamas for wedding of Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson

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Sep 22 • 11:15 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Republican senator calls for probe into Trump family's business dealings

A Republican US senator on Tuesday called for an investigation into the ​ways that President Donald Trump's family is profiting from his time in office, saying the perception that they are ‌exploiting their position is undermining trust in the government.

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Sep 22 • 10:29 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
'Our mission right now is to keep Florida free': Jay Collins endorses Byron Donalds in Governor's race

'It’s time for Republicans to come together.'

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Sep 22 • 10:27 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
GOP senator calls for subpoena of Trump Jr. over oligarch-funded wedding report

Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah wants Donald Trump Jr. subpoenaed over a report a Russian oligarch funded his wedding.

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Sep 22 • 9:13 AM EDT • Politics • scrippsnews.com
New poll reveals which political party has a 5-point advantage ahead of November elections

Democrats hold a 5-point advantage over Republicans with just over a month to go before the midterm elections

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Sep 22 • 6:01 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
New poll reveals which political party has a 5-point advantage ahead of November elections

Democrats hold a 5-point advantage over Republicans with just over a month to go before the midterm elections

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Sep 22 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • nj.com
Minogue calls for federal probe into $2B state contract awarded to political heavyweights

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue is calling on U.S. Attorney Leah Foley to investigate “everything around” the $2 billion state contract awarded to politically connected bidders.

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Sep 22 • 5:50 AM EDT • Politics • bostonherald.com
Watch: Greg Ballard on why he's returning to politics and ditching the GOP

The former Republican Indianapolis mayor has been retired from politics for a decade. He's back as an independent for secretary of state, with a mission.

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Sep 22 • 5:03 AM EDT • Politics • indystar.com
GOP Money vs. $5 Gas: What Will Matter More in the Midterms?

GOP groups are spending big as rising gas prices fuel Republicans’ panic ahead of the midterms.

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Sep 22 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Egan's late career resurgence back to Premier League

BBC Sport NI looks at Republic of Ireland centre-back's John Egan's rise back to the Premier League with Hull City and the international set-up under Heimir Hallgrimsson.

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Sep 22 • 3:06 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Republic Business Credit Provides $750K Factoring Facility to Staffing Firm

Republic Business Credit provided a $750,000 factoring facility to a growing temporary staffing firm to support its operational requirements. This is the

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Sep 22 • 1:41 AM EDT • Business • abfjournal.com
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Rival Senate candidates Andrews, Graham make dueling Greenville stops

Democrat Annie Andrews and Republican Darline Graham brought competing visions for South Carolina to Greenville campaign stops.

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Sep 21 • 4:54 PM EDT • Politics • greenvilleonline.com
Florida governor candidates pitch different approaches to homeowners insurance costs

Homeowners insurance is becoming a major issue in Florida’s race for governor, with Democratic nominee David Jolly and Republican nominee Byron Donalds proposing different approaches to lowering costs.

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Sep 21 • 4:24 PM EDT • Politics • winknews.com
Republicans target Las Vegas congressional seat touting Trump's 'no tax on tips'

Nevada has the highest concentration of tipped workers thanks to its hospitality and tourism industries.

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Sep 21 • 2:54 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Republicans are set to outspend Democrats on the air in 8 out of 9 close Senate races. Here’s where
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Sep 21 • 1:25 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Republicans gained Latino votes in 2024. Are they losing them already?

The question could decide the midterms

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Sep 21 • 1:12 PM EDT • Politics • theweek.com
How Potential 2028 Presidential Candidates Are Talking About A.I.

Democrats are jockeying to embrace new safeguards, while Republicans have aligned with President Trump’s warnings against slowing down the technology.

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Sep 21 • 12:53 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Zach Lahn wants to use income tax breaks to keep young people in Iowa. Here's his plan

Republican candidate for governor Zach Lahn details a plan to help young Iowans buy their first home. Here's how it would work.

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Sep 21 • 12:45 PM EDT • Politics • kcci.com
Republicans Enter Final Midterm Stretch With a Significant Financial Edge

The party and its allies are currently set to spend hundreds of millions of dollars more on advertising than Democrats are, giving Republicans some hope in a tough midterm environment.

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Sep 21 • 12:29 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Republicans target Las Vegas congressional district with help from Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ policy

Nevada has the highest concentration of tipped workers in the country because its economy is driven by the hospitality and tourism industries, making Trump’s “no tax on tips” poli...

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Sep 21 • 12:13 PM EDT • Politics • reviewjournal.com
Dem lawmakers scoff at Trump's $5K 'fantasy land' promise: 'Ain't happening'

President Donald Trump's $5,000 dividend pledge faces bipartisan pushback, with Democrats calling it a "bribe" and Republicans questioning its feasibility.

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Sep 21 • 12:06 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
How red went from the color of revolution to the color of Republicans in US politics

For American conservatives of the Cold War era, red was the color of communists and the mistrusted American left. Now, it’s the color of the GOP, while Democrats are blue.

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Sep 21 • 10:32 AM EDT • Politics • themountaineer.com
Travel health insurance

Travel health insurance Do you have a friend or relative traveling to the Dominican Republic? Encourage them to get travel health insurance before they depart the U.S. to avoid possible medical emergencies becoming financial emergencies, too. Many travelers ask, “Why would I need travel health insurance–I have health insurance?” But your domestic U.S. health insurance may not work overseas. Hospitals here in the Dominican Republic often require payment in full prior to the patient being treated or being discharged. Some private U.S. insurance companies pay for overseas medical care, but usually only on a reimbursable basis, meaning you must pay first and request reimbursement later. The U.S. government does not pay for medical care overseas, and Medicare does not cover medical or hospital expenses incurred outside the United States. In addition, if the traveler needs to be medically evacuated for any reason, this is not covered by most U.S insurance and usually costs well over $10,000 USD. Travel medical insurance can alleviate this cost burden. Don’t let unexpected medical costs ruin your vacation! Please review more information here on Travel.State.Gov and on the Embassy website’s page on Medical Emergency – U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic.

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Sep 21 • 9:44 AM EDT • Health • do.usembassy.gov
AI, data centers and tech money take center stage in rematch for 4th Congressional District

Democrat Val Hoyle is in a rematch with Republican retired Air Force Colonel Monique DeSpain, in the race to represent Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. This time around, however, candidates are facing voters' worries about artificial intelligence.

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Sep 21 • 9:01 AM EDT • Politics • klcc.org
How red went from the color of revolution to the color of Republicans in US politics

For American conservatives of the Cold War era, red was the color of communists and the mistrusted American left. Now, it’s the color of the GOP, while Democrats are blue. How did this happen?

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Sep 21 • 8:37 AM EDT • Politics • theconversation.com
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Ebola vaccine trial begins in DR Congo

An Ebola vaccine trial is underway in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), involving frontline health workers and others involved in the response.

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Sep 21 • 7:31 AM EDT • Health • news.un.org
North Dakota Supreme Court races are nonpartisan, but Republicans play a big role

North Dakota voters have a rare contest for a state Supreme Court seat this fall, one that raises questions about Republican politics in the nonpartisan race.

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Sep 21 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • northdakotamonitor.com
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters to lead USC Dornsife’s Center for the Political Future, named Warschaw Chair

The Michigan Democrat will serve alongside Republican strategist Mike Murphy, bringing a record of bipartisan lawmaking and plans to expand the center’s presence in Washington.

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Sep 21 • 5:30 AM EDT • Politics • dornsife.usc.edu
Tarrant County remains the last large 'purple' holdout in Texas

In recent elections, the county anchored by Fort Worth has swung back and forth between Republicans and Democrats. And that's why both parties are wrestling for control in 2026.

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Sep 21 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • statesman.com
Whether you like it or not, celebrities have an impact on politics

The global groundswell of support for Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian advocacy serves to remind us that maybe celebrity activism really is that deep after all, writes Cheek’s Varsha Yajman. Subscribe In the last week, publications, podcasts, and influencers that have either rarely or never spoken about Israel’s genocide in Palestine have flooded my social feed. And it was all because singer Ed Sheeran and his team dropped Macklemore as his opener for saying “Free Palestine” on stage. Millions raised, millions speaking up in support of Palestine - all of this confirming my view that, whether I like it or not, celebrities do have an impact on political outcomes. And this is interesting when much of the time celebrity activism can induce an eye roll - I love to see Charli XCX pointing out a Palestinian flag in the crowd, but it’s hardly the bold symbol of allyship that some fans would make it out to be. But there’s a line between healthy scepticism and outright dismissal - and I’d argue that the latter lets the rich and powerful off far too easily. For instance, actress Jennifer Lawrence, once outspoken about her political views, last year told The Times she no longer believes celebrities have a role to play: “Celebrities do not make a difference whatsoever on who people vote for. So then what am I doing? I’m just sharing my opinion on something that’s going to add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart.” While it’s a narrative she might find comfort in, it simply is not true. Grassroots movements often garner worldwide attention when celebrities and other high-profile spokespeople bring a mainstream platform to their causes. And this frustrates me. We have had three years of a live-streamed genocide. Macklemore himself has been calling for a Free Palestine long before he booked the Sheeran concert. Yet it’s the high-profile fallout of the last week that finally seems to have made saying “Free Palestine” socially acceptable in the mainstream. It feels like the collective mood has shifted, where calling out censorship is now the obvious response - not just the business of ‘radical’ activists. To recap, Sheeran’s decision followed an ultimatum from billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, one of the venues Sheeran was scheduled to perform at: either drop Macklemore as your opener after only two of the eight scheduled shows, or you do not play at any stadiums. Sheeran’s disappointing decision to stand on the side of billionaire-led censorship has ultimately seen a surge in support for Free Palestine. It began when all his openers and his backing band pulled out of Sheeran’s tour, in solidarity with Macklemore and with the Palestinian cause. It was met with an uproar of support from those who had never or barely touched politics before: influencers lip-syncing to Macklemore’s music, singers like Jack Antonoff singing “Free Palestine,” and publications and podcasts standing with Macklemore. And finally, we saw material support: Macklemore donated $1 million in profits from his two nights opening for Sheeran’s tour to several Palestinian aid groups and called for Sheeran and Kraft to match it, which they have since promised to do. We’ve also seen children’s entertainer Ms Rachel follow suit with a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid, and publication PopBase has donated $10,000. Anera, a humanitarian aid group working in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, said donations since Macklemore’s announcement were more than triple this month’s daily average. The group’s Instagram page has also gained 8,000 followers. Macklemore far from the first celebrity to speak and participate in politics in the Western World. In 1924, singer Al Jolson supported Republican candidate Warren G. Harding for president, and decades later, celebrities such as Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and Aretha Franklin voiced their public support for the Civil Rights movement. More recently, in the lead-up to the 2024 US election, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah partnered with the organisation Power the Polls to recruit poll workers to address shortages- a problem disproportionately affecting voters of colour. The campaign saw 170,000 new sign-ups - 35,000 of which came directly through the TV show’s link - resulting in the recruitment of 713,000 total poll workers that year, an almost three-fold increase on the organisation’s goal. Alongside recruiting workers, celebrities in the US (where voting in elections is not compulsory) have made a huge difference by calling for people to register to vote. Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 saw over 400,000 visitors on the voter registration site within 24 hours of her Instagram post. In 2023, Swift had urged her fans to register, resulting in 35,000 new voter registrations. Similarly, Ariana Grande promoted voter registration in 2019 by setting up booths at concerts on the American leg of her tour, resulting in over 33,000 voters registering. And the same thing is happening closer to home. This year, musician Jack River successfully called for government action to ensure creatives in Australia do not have their work scraped by generative AI companies. Celebrity as the mediator between the punter and the politician Celebrity activism isn’t just a feel-good news story - research tells us it actually makes a difference. By directing attention to issues affecting the average person, like voting inaccessibility or a lack of action on a genocide, researchers Alfred Archer and Amanda Cawston state that “celebrities can play a useful bridging role between political elites and the people they represent”. Alternatively, in a world where talking about politics is “not cool,” or where people lack exposure or knowledge to engage with politics, celebrities can act as an educational resource or an entry point into the political world - when they speak up about an issue, their audience gets exposed to it. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival is a perfect example. Rodrigo partnered with twelve organisations focused on women’s issues, such as reproductive rights. These organisations had stalls at the festival for people to meet them and were also featured heavily on social media, giving their issues global attention and raising $20 million for the organisations. We have also seen celebrities at award shows such as the Emmys wearing F*CK ICE pins, referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s treatment and detainment of people - generally people of colour. When celebrities speak up about political issues in public forums, they put the issue at the forefront of mainstream media, rally their supporters, and make it clear that, however much they disagree, the government cannot simply ignore it. Our over-reliance on celebrities versus our politicians As much as I love seeing my favourite celebrity use their platform for a good cause, there is an important question to ask: not whether celebrity activism is good or bad, but whether we should have to rely on celebrities. And the answer would, in an ideal world, be no. In an ideal world, or merely a just world, action on Palestine would’ve happened decades ago, climate change would be taken seriously, and most importantly, people would understand their democratic rights. However, that is not our reality. Only around 28 per cent of Australian Year 10 students reach proficiency in civics and citizenship. In the US, almost two-thirds of people under 30 say high school civics education didn’t prepare them to understand voting deadlines, how to research candidates, or how to vote by mail. When civics education is weak, our trust in these institutions and our understanding of change-making processes also decline. ​This is where celebrity steps in and becomes our main source of reliance. As Mary R. Connelly notes in _The Tartan, “_Celebrities will always be involved in campaigns in one form or another, but their presence is not what causes people to vote blindly. The lack of political engagement and literacy is what allows celebrities to wield their influence on the political sphere so impactfully.” About the author ​Varsha Yajman is the Digital Content Producer at Cheek Media. She is a youth advocate and lawyer with a background in climate litigation and is passionate about looking at the intersection between race, climate justice, and mental health. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share

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Sep 21 • 3:54 AM EDT • Politics • cheekmedia.substack.com
These races will decide whether Democrats or Republicans win House control

A handful of swing districts will determine which party wins control of the House of Representatives in 2026.

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Sep 21 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • patriotledger.com
These races will decide whether Democrats or Republicans win House control

A handful of swing districts will determine which party wins control of the House of Representatives in 2026.

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Republic of Ireland braced for testing Nations League

BBC Sport NI looks at how Republic of Ireland and their opponents - Kosovo, Israel and Austria are shaping up for the Nations League.

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Sep 21 • 2:36 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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David Jolly declines election debates against Byron Donalds

MIAMI, Fla. (WINK) — Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly, the Democratic nominee for Florida Governor, announced he will not debate Republican nominee Byron Donalds in the general election.Jolly released a

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Sep 20 • 3:43 PM EDT • Politics • winknews.com
David Jolly declines to debate Byron Donalds in Fort Myers race

MIAMI, Fla. (WINK) — Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly, the Democratic nominee for Florida Governor, announced he will not debate Republican nominee Byron Donalds in the general election.Jolly released a

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When Ebola Strikes, HIV Care Cannot Stop

As the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confronts its 17th and fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, a troubling warning is emerging from community networks

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Sep 20 • 3:01 PM EDT • Health • healthpolicy-watch.news
Incumbent, political newcomer to face off in race for Texas House District 91

Republican David Lowe and Democrat Yisak Worku are running to represent the northeast Tarrant district.

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Sep 20 • 3:00 PM EDT • Politics • fortworthreport.org
Ebola outbreak update: Cases and deaths; Dungu health zone, Haut-Uélé province now affected

A total of 73 new confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) were reported on September 18, 2026, including 25 community deaths. Of these confirmed cases, 46 were from Ituri province, 18 from North Kivu, 6 from Haut-Uélé, and 3 from Tshopo. A new health zone, Dungu, in Haut-Uélé province, was affected during the day. As this zone borders South Sudan, strengthening cross-border surveillance is necessary. During the day on September 18, 2026, 12 deaths within Ebola Treatment Centers (ETCs)—10 in Ituri and 2 in North Kivu—were unfortunately recorded, bringing the total number of deaths for the day to 37. However, 41 patients were declared recovered (30 in Ituri, 6 in Haut-Uélé, 3 in North Kivu, and 2 in Tshopo) after testing negative for EVD twice. Since the start of the epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a cumulative total of 7,614 confirmed cases, including 3,676 deaths, has been recorded, representing a case fatality rate of 48.3%. The epicenter remains Ituri province, which accounts for 77.2% of the confirmed cases reported across the seven affected provinces and also accounts for 63.0% of the new confirmed cases. A new health zone was affected on September 18, 2026. Consequently, 63 out of 167 health zones (37.7%) across 7 provinces are affected. Subscribe to Outbreak News TV on YouTube Response measures feature 97% traveler screening at entry points, surveillance expansion to new area Dungu, and community outreach sensitizing over 110,000 people in one day. The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s health system faces deep, structural constraints that predate the current Ebola outbreak and make epidemic response far harder. These problems are most acute in rural areas and the conflict-affected east. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Eastern provinces have seen health facilities damaged, looted, or abandoned. Insecurity delays patients, blocks supply deliveries, and exposes staff to attacks. Millions of displaced people live in camps with poor water, sanitation, and health services, increasing outbreak risk. Vast distances and poor roads mean many people walk hours or days to reach care. These same weaknesses explain why Ebola has continued to spread into new, under-prepared health zones even as some original hotspots show improvement: surveillance, laboratory turnaround, contact tracing, and infection control remain thin outside the best-supported sites. The Ministry of Health and partners have scaled up treatment centres, laboratories, and vaccination in the current outbreak, and some digital surveillance systems (DHIS2) provide a useful backbone. However, the underlying gaps in staffing, basic infrastructure, reliable funding, and logistics have not been closed. Without sustained investment in those foundations, the system will remain vulnerable to both routine disease burden and the next large outbreak. If you like the reporting on Outbreak News Today, please consider a paid subscription for $5/month or $30 a year. Help support the cause of this niche journalism. It is appreciated.

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Sep 20 • 2:59 PM EDT • Health • outbreaknewstoday.substack.com
Abdul-El Sayed, a Democrat, Has an Unlikely Defender: Tucker Carlson

Mr. Carlson, the far-right podcaster, has promoted Dr. El-Sayed’s comments and sharply criticized his Republican rival in a key Senate race. Strategists are scratching their heads.

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Sep 20 • 1:32 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Texas Tech, West Virginia notch big wins to improve standing

Texas Tech and West Virginia turned in wins over nationally ranked teams. See where they landed in this week's Big 12 power ranking.

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Sep 20 • 12:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Political Beat Preview: House District 98

Incumbent Democrat Beth Helfrich is seeking re-election and facing a challenge from former Republican representative John Rhodes in North Carolina’s 98th House district that covers the northern part of Mecklenburg County.

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Sep 20 • 12:06 PM EDT • Politics • wsoctv.com
Capitol View: Political roundtable, economist Mervin Jebaraj

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – How are the races in the state legislature shaping up? Capitol View host Roby Brock met with Democratic strategist Michael Cook and Republican strategist Grant Hodges to talk about...

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Sep 20 • 11:55 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Steve Hilton talks tax cuts, DMV overhaul, $3 gas and his other plans for California

Republican candidate for governor, Steve Hilton, was pressed more about his plan to make major tax changes, restructure the DMV, and lower gas prices during a detailed interview on California Politics 360.

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Sep 20 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
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Top Senate Republican says 'we need to do more' on economy, affordability

John Barrasso, the influential No. 2 Senate Republican, said his party needs to "do more" on the economy as November's midterm elections approach.

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Sep 20 • 11:17 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
Iran’s Human Rights Council Condemns Israeli Regime Attack on Lebanon Hospital

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned the Israeli regime forces’ attack on the Mays al-Jabal public hospital in southern Lebanon as a blatant violation of fundamental human rights principles and international humanitarian law.

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Sep 20 • 9:14 AM EDT • Politics • tasnimnews.ir
Business Briefcase: Symposium lined up to build PA workforce

ORWIGSBURG — A Workforce Leadership Symposium — Building Pennsylvania’s Workforce … Strategies for Turning Shortage into Opportunity — is planned for 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 22 by the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce at Orwigsburg Veterans Memorial…

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Sep 20 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • republicanherald.com
Arizona State athletics events, Sept. 20-26

The Arizona State football team is enjoying a week off but there will be plenty of other Sun Devil squads in action this week.

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Sep 20 • 8:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
KCCI's full one-on-one interview with Republican governor candidate Zach Lahn

How would Zach Lahn govern Iowa? GOP nominee gets specific on key proposals

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Sep 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • kcci.com
A new documentary traces the changing role of women in Texas Republican politics

New documentary, "Life of the Party," examines how women's roles in Texas Republican politics have changed over three decades through the experiences of Geanie Morrison, Sarah Davis and Mayra Flores.

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Sep 20 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
📚 Philly’s bookstore boom

Philadelphia bookstores are seeing a surge in sales. Plus: more people are composting; Temple police officer under investigation for alleged racist remarks; Johnny Doc is now a Republican.

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Sep 20 • 6:01 AM EDT • Business • inquirer.com
Leftists make waves and Trump flexes muscles: US primary season takeaways

Candidates have been selected for November’s midterms – have Republicans and Democrats made the right choices?

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Sep 20 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
California Republicans walk tightrope as Trump jumps into campaigning

California Republicans running in the state's most competitive House races are appearing to keep some measure of public distance from Trump ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

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Sep 20 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
‘The Life of the Party’ documentary explores women in Texas GOP

New documentary, “Life of the Party,” examines how women’s roles in Texas Republican politics have changed over three decades through the experiences of Geanie Morrison, Sarah Davis and Mayra...

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Sep 20 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • statesman.com
Republicans find transgender issues a powerful political weapon in midterm campaigning

He's unpopular, his war is going badly and the US economy is strained.Axios reported that Elon Musk's "America PAC" has begun an ad blitz attacking Democrats over their unpopular transgender positions...

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Sep 19 • 9:40 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
News Outlets Express Solidarity After Trump Bars Some Reporters

Some Democrats said President Trump’s ban was an attempt to control the press and distract voters as Republicans face deep challenges in the midterm elections.

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Sep 19 • 5:48 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Michigan’s two major party candidates for U.S. Senate offer differing ideas for health care

Republican Mike Rogers rolls out plan heavy on transparency; Democrat Abdul El-Sayed advocates for Medicare for All

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Sep 19 • 5:37 PM EDT • Health • michiganpublic.org
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Czechs beat USA to qualify for Davis Cup finals

Jiri Lehecka downed Learner Tien in a deciding rubber as the Czech Republic stunned the United States 3-2 in Davis Cup qualifying for a second straight year, while South Korea

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Sep 19 • 4:25 PM EDT • Business • starcitytv.com
Paxton, Talarico Texas US Senate contest tightens in race's final weeks

Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico are facing off in a closely watched Texas U.S. Senate race with national stakes.

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Sep 19 • 9:57 AM EDT • Politics • elpasotimes.com
This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms

It’s hard to imagine a Republican who’s done more to draw a sharp contrast with the president than Brian Fitzpatrick

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Sep 19 • 7:55 AM EDT • Politics • abcnews.com
This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms

It’s hard to imagine a Republican who’s done more to draw a sharp contrast with the president than Brian Fitzpatrick.

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Sep 19 • 7:55 AM EDT • Politics • wsls.com
Walk this way: Pinellas Republican House campaigns hit the doors on Super Saturday

Republicans outnumber Democrats in Pinellas by almost 50,000 voters.

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Sep 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Sherrod Brown Tries a New Retort to Criticism on Transgender Issues

A spot from the Senate candidate in Ohio seeks to dismiss the Republican Party’s focus on transgender rights as a distraction from economic issues.

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Sep 19 • 5:03 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump is sober about the midterm prospects for Republicans, advisers say

In private, President Trump has been hearing blunt news from advisers about the GOP's poor chances in the midterms and has accepted that some of the problem is of his making.

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Sep 19 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Why Mike Embrescia, Allegheny County's former top GOP official, became a Democrat

One night in late July, just days after the Republican Committee of Allegheny County announced new leadership, Mike Embrescia was in bed contemplating...

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Sep 19 • 4:00 AM EDT • Politics • post-gazette.com