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James Talarico, Seeking Black Votes in Texas Senate Rate, Wins Crucial Endorsement

The Congressional Black Caucus’s political wing backed James Talarico, who defeated a Black opponent in the primary. He faces Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, in November.

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James Talarico has pledged that his campaign would spend $25 million on outreach to Black voters.
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Montana Ballot Measure Would Strike at Political ‘Dark Money’

A measure aimed at stemming the tide of corporate money in politics will be on the November ballot. Opponents say it violates a high court ruling.

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Montana voters will be asked whether to bar businesses, unions and nonprofit groups from donating to political candidates or parties.
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Political Figures From Bernie Sanders to Steve Bannon Sound Alarms on A.I.

The two men will appear separately at an event calling for a “pro-human” approach to A.I. as warnings mount from the industry and the technology’s danger becomes a midterm issue.

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Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon.
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Republican Campaign Aide Is Fired Over Nazi Photo

Senator Jon Husted, running in a high-stakes race in Ohio, dismissed his political director because of social media activity displaying a “complete lack” of judgment, a spokeswoman said.

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Senator Jon Husted at the Republican midterm convention on Wednesday.
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Musk Targets Transgender Issues in Key Midterm Senate Races

A political group for the world’s richest man, who is ramping up a midterm spending blitz, began running attack ads against Democrats in Texas, Ohio and Iowa.

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Elon Musk is said to be planning to spend tens of millions of dollars on the midterm elections.
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Burning Man Draws an Older, Wealthier Crowd, Data Shows

Last year, just one in 10 festivalgoers was in their 20s, according to researchers. A decade ago, the same group represented nearly 30 percent of attendees.

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Only one in 10 attendees at the Burning Man festival was in their 20s, according to researchers.
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