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Four Takeaways From the Debate for Wisconsin Governor

22 octobre 2026 à 07:41
The Democrat, David Crowley, and the Republican, Tom Tiffany, sparred over taxes, abortion, data centers and legalizing marijuana in their only debate before the election.

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David Crowley, the Democratic candidate for governor, and Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate, debated at Marquette University Law School on Wednesday.

How a Democrat Positioned Himself to Be Alaska’s Next Governor

21 octobre 2026 à 10:14
As a mountaineer and extreme runner, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is thoroughly Alaskan, and thanks to Republican infighting and the state’s deep troubles, he just might win next month.

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“I want to get back to the Alaska that I grew up with and loved,” said Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a Democrat who may well become the state’s next governor.

In Texas’ Senate Race, Paxton and Talarico Converge on Key Battleground

20 octobre 2026 à 18:32
In Tarrant County, a fight over polling places has energized Democrats as Republicans seek to defend their grip on a longtime stronghold.

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Trump Rallies Red States Amid Fears About G.O.P. Voter Enthusiasm as Midterms Near

19 octobre 2026 à 22:37
The president’s swing is taking him to states including South Carolina and Kansas that were not seen as competitive just a few months ago.

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With just two weeks to go until the midterms, President Trump’s itinerary reflects how worried the G.O.P. is about its holding onto the House and Senate.

7 Years Old, No Lawyer: Migrant Children Face Deportation Hearings Alone

15 octobre 2026 à 14:53
For years, the government has helped secure lawyers for minors who arrive at the southern border. But a contract dispute has forced many children to face immigration judges on their own.

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Unaccompanied minors appeared virtually at an immigration court in New York.

A Megachurch Pastor is Running for Senate. Will Democrats Vote for Him?

15 octobre 2026 à 10:50
As he seeks to unseat a Republican in Kansas, Adam Hamilton speaks of his work leading the state’s largest church — and making it appealing to nonreligious people.

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Adam Hamilton, the Democrat running for Senate in Kansas, has a relatively high profile thanks to his long career as pastor of the state’s largest church.

The New Affordability Fight in the Midterms: Home Insurance Prices

13 octobre 2026 à 09:21
Extreme weather is driving up insurance rates, impacting races from California to the nation’s central Tornado Alley.

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Increasingly violent storms in the nation’s midsection, like the storm that hit Gilbert Kirk’s house in Kansas City, Kan., are driving up homeowners insurance.

Trump, Playing Defense in Ohio, Tries to Shore Up Republicans in Tough Races

13 octobre 2026 à 08:10
The president rallied in Youngstown for Senator Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy, who are in competitive contests against Democratic opponents.

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President Trump won Ohio by 11 percentage points two years ago, but this year the state’s races for Senate and governor are seen as closely contested.

Why This Election Could Be More Complicated for Democrats Than Polls Suggest

9 octobre 2026 à 05:02
The last two midterms where Democrats surged against an unpopular Republican president were in 2006 and 2018. They had notably different outcomes.

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President Trump at a rally in Nebraska on Monday. The Republican Party is defending seats even in states that Mr. Trump won by double digits in 2024.

Paxton Said in Deposition That Donor Gave Him Stocks to Please God

9 octobre 2026 à 17:25
The leaked deposition from a fraud inquiry in 2014 provides insight into the Senate candidate’s investments and his tactics for defending himself.

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Ken Paxton, candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks during the 2026 Republican Party of Texas State Convention in Houston.

FlyDubai Attack Raises Questions About Pilot Background Checks

2 octobre 2026 à 15:12
Health screenings and criminal background checks may go only so far in identifying pilots who have become radicalized or try to hide their mental health issues, experts said.

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In the United States, pilots undergo a criminal history check as well as a threat assessment to see if they have ever been flagged as a “person of interest” in federal law enforcement databases.
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