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The latest headlines on the 2026 midterms and U.S. politics from news outlets across the spectrum, election-related first. Updated every hour; each opens on the outlet's site.
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Johnson and Thune adopt Trump’s messaging on ‘fake’ polling as GOP looks to project midterm optimism
The top two Republicans in Congress are getting on board with President Donald Trump’s attacks on polling for the midterm elections, as nationwide surveys indicate the GOP is likely to perform poorly next week. Read more
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Paxton sues OpenAI over ‘litany of harms’ as campaign races to win over voters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Sam Altman’s OpenAI on Friday, accusing the company of lying about risks it could pose to users. Paxton filed the lawsuit in Collin County district court, claiming OpenAI violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act… Read more
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Hochul cast doubt on socialists winning statewide in New York despite Mamdani friendship
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) on Tuesday dismissed the idea that socialists can win statewide, putting them at arm’s length despite her budding alliance with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Read more
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Obama endorses Angie Nixon after cry for support to party leadership
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Angie Nixon’s (D-FL) bid to unseat Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) on Saturday, marking his support for the progressive insurgent’s uphill battle in the red state. Read more
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