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Republican National Committee Moves $50 Million to Help Midterm Candidates in Huge Cash Transfer

Par : Theodore Schleifer
The party apparatus is taking advantage of its enormous war chest, as well as a Supreme Court campaign-finance ruling this year, to send tens of millions into congressional races.

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Vice President JD Vance, appearing at a rally in Harlingen, Texas, for some of the Republican candidates in the state, has led the party’s finance operation.
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Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Iran Braces for Aftermath of U.S. Vote

Par : Michael Crowley
The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.

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President Trump is wary of military escalation that could drive oil prices even higher and anger voters who already mostly oppose the Iran conflict.
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Melania Trump Announces White House Women’s Health Initiative

Par : Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Roni Caryn Rabin
The effort comes as Republicans are struggling to win over female voters two weeks before the midterm elections.

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Melania Trump, the first lady, at the White House on Monday. Women’s organizations and patient groups have been clamoring for years for the federal government to spend more on women’s health.
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Joe Manchin to Campaign With Susan Collins in Maine Ahead of Midterm Elections

Par : Tim Balk and Evan Gorelick
Former Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia said he told Senator Susan Collins, who is locked in a tough re-election fight, “Whenever you run again, I’m going to come.”

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Senators Joe Manchin III of West Virginia and Susan Collins of Maine in 2022 at the Capitol.
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Trump Rallies Red States Amid Fears About G.O.P. Voter Enthusiasm as Midterms Near

Par : Emily Davies and Jonathan Swan
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.
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DOJ Charges 28 California Residents With Voting-Related Crimes Amid Trump’s Voter Fraud Push

Par : Devlin Barrett
The effort by the Trump administration comes as it wages a broader fight with California officials over voter rolls.

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Voters waiting to cast their ballots at Beverly Hills City Hall in November 2024. The Trump administration has been engaged in a far-reaching effort to find, arrest and publicize instances of voter fraud.
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Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms

Par : Bayliss Wagner
Only a small fraction of recent G.O.P. broadcast and streaming ads mention the president, according to a Times analysis of ad data.

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President Trump, seen on a partially covered television screen, during a speech earlier this year.
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El-Sayed Highlights Muslim Faith in New Ad After Republican Attacks

Par : Evan Gorelick
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign in Michigan released a new ad highlighting his faith, which Republicans have used to attack him in a tight Senate race.

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed at a campaign event in Marquette, Mich., on Thursday.
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Gilbert Bigio, Haitian Tycoon Linked to Gangs, Dies at 91

Par : Adam Nossiter
Reportedly the wealthiest man in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, Gilbert Bigio was sanctioned for ties to criminal gangs. He was 91.
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For Israelis and Jews in the U.A.E., an Eroding Sense of Security

Par : Abdi Latif Dahir and Anjana Sankar
The Emirates’ reputation as a haven was shaken by what the authorities said was a plot last month aimed at crashing a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

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Tamar Smulowicz, an Israeli citizen, moved to the United Arab Emirates after the two countries normalized relations. But regional wars and domestic threats are testing a sense of safety for Israelis and Jews.
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María Corina Machado on Venezuela’s Future and Her Relationship With the Trump Administration

Par : Julie Turkewitz
Blocked from entering her country, Venezuela’s opposition leader spoke with The Times about her efforts to return and her relationship with the Trump administration.

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María Corina Machado in Panama on Wednesday.
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Republicans Are Vastly Outspending Democrats on Senate Races

Par : Shane Goldmacher
With Republicans seen as less likely to hold their majority in the House, the party is focusing more on the battle for the Senate, where it is vastly outspending Democrats on ads.

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Vital Early Voting Period Begins in Texas

Par : J. David Goodman
Early voting in Texas, where the outcome of the Senate race could determine which party controls the chamber, will run through Oct. 30.

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A polling site in Cypress, Texas, during the state’s primary election runoff in May.
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Republicans in Ohio Are Worried About Turnout. Here’s What They’re Doing About It.

Par : Emily Davies
To boost Senator Jon Husted, who is in a tight race to keep his seat, some Republicans who were making a jobs pitch have pivoted to focus on socialism.

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Tanya Karabanovs, a volunteer at the Cuyahoga County G.O.P. headquarters, surrounded by unclaimed yard signs. She said that volunteer turnout had been down this midterm cycle.
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Ken Paxton Has Contested Tight Elections. Would He Do That for His Own?

Par : J. David Goodman and Alexandra Berzon
The Texas attorney general’s powers could come under scrutiny in a close Senate contest, though election experts say courts would likely constrain him.

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Ken Paxton, Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, at a rally where President Donald Trump spoke in Denton, Texas, earlier this month.
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The Frenzy Behind Getting an Initiative on the California Ballot

Par : Laurel Rosenhall
An army of signature gatherers made plenty of cash hitting the streets in California to qualify various November initiatives.

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Dederek Huff collected signatures using the same skills he said he had developed in a very different setting: selling party drugs on the Las Vegas Strip.
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For Israelis and Jews in the U.A.E., an Eroding Sense of Security

Par : Abdi Latif Dahir and Anjana Sankar
The Emirates’ reputation as a haven was shaken by what the authorities said was a plot last month aimed at crashing a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

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Tamar Smulowicz, an Israeli citizen, moved to the United Arab Emirates after the two countries normalized relations. But regional wars and domestic threats are testing a sense of safety for Israelis and Jews.
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Larry David Mocks the D.S.A. Some Are Not Amused.

Par : Lisa Lerer and Evan Gorelick
The comedian satirized the Democratic Socialists of America, its platform and its opposition to Israel in an essay that some did not LOL at.

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The comedian Larry David spoofed the Democratic Socialists of America in a satire in which he imagined joining the organization and shaping its manifesto with new proposals.
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Talarico Kicks Off Campaign Tour of Texas as Senate Election Looms

Par : Jesus Jiménez
The Democratic candidate invoked a rallying cry from the TV show “Friday Night Lights” as he began his final campaign push before the Nov. 3 election.

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James Talarico speaking in Plano, Texas, the first stop on his campaign tour, on Sunday.
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Trump Hits Campaign Trail as White House Turmoil Weighs on GOP Midterm Prospects

Par : Tyler Pager
As Trump held rallies around the nation, his White House was consumed by dramas that reinforce how his presidency has become a drag on his party’s prospects in the midterms.

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President Trump arriving in West Palm Beach, Fla., after giving remarks at a midterm election campaign rally in Highland Heights, Ky., on Saturday.
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2028 Presidential ‘Shadow Primary’ Descends on the Midterm Elections

Par : Evan Gorelick
The schedule is especially packed in New Hampshire, an early presidential nominating state where there is a competitive Senate race Democrats are flocking to this month.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom of California taking the stage during a campaign event for Representative Chris Pappas, the Democratic Senate nominee, in Exeter, N.H., on Saturday.
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On the Campaign Trail, Trump Tries to Outrun a Bad Week in Washington

Par : Tyler Pager
As Trump rallies around the nation, his White House was consumed by dramas that reinforce how his presidency has become a drag on his party’s prospects in the midterms.

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President Trump arriving in West Palm Beach, Fla., after giving remarks at a midterm election campaign rally in Highland Heights, Ky., on Saturday.
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Obama Defends Rep. Ilhan Omar Amid Trump Administration Inquiry

Par : Adam Sella
Federal agents searched Ms. Omar’s Washington home last week and issued subpoenas to some family members in search of evidence of fraud in immigration paperwork.

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Representative Ilhan Omar has condemned the search of her home, calling it an effort by the Trump administration “to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement.”
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Egypt’s Defense Chiefs Pledge to Support Saudi Arabia After Houthi Attacks

Par : Euan Ward
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had called on Egyptian lawmakers to authorize military assistance to the kingdom, saying any support would be defensive.

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President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt in Jakarta last week. The National Defense Council, which Mr. el-Sisi leads, said Egypt would provide support to defend Saudi Arabia.
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Across Farm Country, Economic Discontent Strains Republican Coalition

Par : Lisa Lerer · Kevin Draper · Jess Bidgood and Matthew DeFeo
Farmers and ranchers have supported President Trump for a decade. But the war in Iran, tariffs and other administration policies have soured some on the G.O.P.
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Some MAHA Voters in Arizona Question Their G.O.P. Ties

Par : Sejal Govindarao
MAHA’s alliance with MAGA had energized voters to support President Trump’s 2024 campaign. Now, some aren’t so sure.

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Patrick Sullivan Jr. and Ashley Leroux Sullivan, the owners of Firefly Coffee, are looking for candidates that have a strong MAHA platform.
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4 Takeaways From a Voting-Focused ‘No Kings’ Day

Par : Tim Balk
Saturday’s gatherings were more subdued than some past events, and many prominent Democrats skipped them.

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Gene Hempy waving a flag during a “No Kings” rally on Saturday in Dallas.
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In Midterm Campaign’s Final Stretch, Trump Can’t Stop Praising Men’s Bodies

Par : Tim Balk
As he stumps for midterm candidates, the president has been especially eager to talk about the physical appearance of some men.

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President Trump with the retired N.F.L. player Todd Gurley on Friday in Dalton, Ga.
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Bernie Sanders Visits Florida to Campaign With Angie Nixon

Par : Patricia Mazzei
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has made a point of investing in Republican-leaning states. He rallied in Tampa for Ms. Nixon, the underdog Democratic nominee for Florida Senate.

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Senator Bernie Sanders, independent of Vermont, with Angie Nixon, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Florida, during a campaign stop on Saturday in Tampa, Fla.
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After School Shooting in Bend, Ore., a Community Tries to Recapture Its Identity

Par : Anna Griffin and Maia Spoto
Days after the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School, the community is questioning its resilience — and safety.

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Community members embrace outside Silver Rail Elementary School on Friday, the day after a gunman killed three children and a teacher in Bend, Ore.
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Graham Breaks With Trump Over Russia Sanctions Law Her Brother Championed

Par : Michael Gold
Senator Darline Graham, appointed to fill the Senate seat of her late brother, Lindsey, gently disagreed with the president’s decision to exempt Russia from the sanctions legislation.

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Senator Darline Graham at a hearing in Washington last month.
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New Round of ‘No Kings’ Rallies Focuses on Getting Out the Vote

Par : Corina Knoll
With midterm elections approaching, organizers of the demonstrations known for their anti-Trump sentiment are urging people to vote early.

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People gathered across the country Saturday in a new round of “No Kings” events, this time aimed at voter mobilization.
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Paxton Hits the Road, Looking to Rally Texas Republicans

Par : Jesus Jiménez
Ken Paxton’s bus tour of Texas comes as polls have shown the race for Senate is increasingly close. His rival, James Talarico, is scheduled to kick off a similar tour on Sunday.

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Ken Paxton kicked off a campaign bus tour with a stop in Rockwall, Texas, on Saturday morning.
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Trump Signs Order Waiving New Russia Sanctions

Par : Alan Rappeport
The sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.

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President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last year in Alaska.
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Susan Collins Criticizes Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment as ‘Very Telling’

Par : Tim Balk and Eoin Higgins
Ms. Collins, a Republican running in a crucial race, said the debate remark by Troy Jackson reflected how he treated women. Mr. Jackson defended his comment.

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Senator Susan Collins and Troy Jackson took part in a debate in a race that could be critical in the battle for control of the Senate.
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Trump Revives 2020 Election Conspiracy Theories as Midterms Loom

Par : Richard Fausset
Voting rights advocates fear the Trump administration may use the federal government to cast doubt on the election, discourage participation or try to delegitimize results.

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Voting rights activists fear that the Trump administration may use the power of the federal government to cast doubt on the midterm election.
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Hegseth Singled Out in Democrats’ Campaign Attacks for War and High Prices

Par : Robert Jimison
Cabinet members are seldom major figures in campaigns, but the defense secretary’s forays into politics and his bravado in defense of an unpopular war have made him a target.

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In the final weeks of a midterm congressional battle in which voters’ opposition to the war with Iran has become a major issue, Democrats are increasingly making Mr. Hegseth a main character in their campaign messaging.
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School Shooting in Bend, Ore., Has Heroes and Pain, But Few Answers

Par : Anna Griffin · Aaron West · Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Chelsia Rose Marcius
The city of Bend, Ore., is praising those who worked to stop the gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School. The authorities are searching for answers.

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A growing memorial outside Silver Rail Elementary School the morning after a gunman killed three children and a teacher in Bend, Ore.
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Trump Signs Order Waiving New Russia Sanctions

Par : Alan Rappeport
The sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.

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President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last year in Alaska.
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Ilhan Omar’s Sister’s Phone Was Seized Before Search of Lawmaker’s Home

Par : Ernesto Londoño · Alan Feuer and Hamed Aleaziz
A criminal investigation into the lawmaker’s immigration process advanced after federal investigators reviewed family text messages from a seized phone.

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An officer carries a box from the Washington residence of Representative Ilhan Omar, during a search on Monday.
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What we learned from the latest news conference on the Oregon school shooting.

Par : Orlando Mayorquín
The police chief in Bend, Ore. and other officials named two of the victims and the gunman in Thursday’s shooting, and said they were still early in their inquiry into a motive.

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Mike Krantz, chief of the Bend Police Department, at a news conference on Friday.
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School Shootings Have Dropped Lately, but Gun Violence Remains Above Pre-Covid Levels

Par : Juliet Macur
One data scientist who tracks gun violence in schools says he is encouraged that people have become more vigilant about spotting warning signs.

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A makeshift memorial outside Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Ore., on Friday.
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