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Trump Delivers a Closing Midterm Message. Mostly About Landscaping.
On the eve of the election, the president held forth in great detail on columns, drain pipes and granite at the newly refilled Reflecting Pool.
19m agoSupreme Court Rejects Trump Administration Request to Intervene in California Ballot Case
The court’s ruling came just hours after administration lawyers asked the justices to immediately order California to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots.
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Trump’s Election Fraud Reward Raises Fears of Vigilantism, Local Officials Say
Election officials across the country have conducted hundreds of exercises to prepare for possible threats or disruptions at polling sites.
1h agoEarly Voting Turnout Surges
Also, the Senate’s future is riddled with wild cards. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
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In Run-Up to Midterms, Legacy of 2020 Looms Large Over Justice Dept.
The refusal of top department officials to acknowledge Donald J. Trump’s loss that year is the engine driving an intensifying effort to intercede in state administration of elections.
2h agoHow a Reporter Interviews People About the Midterms, Even Those Who ‘Don’t Talk Politics’
In purple states like Michigan, sharing political views — especially with reporters — has become a socially risky thing to do.
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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Backlash Poses Challenge for Republicans in the Midterms
President Trump promised to end the chaos at the southern border. But deadly ICE shootings and high-profile raids have shaken many voters.
4h agoAI chatbots are becoming political advisers. Their answers can mislead voters
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for election information, but chatbots are getting voting facts wrong and recommending candidates, raising concerns they could influence voters' decisions.
4h agoIs America really that polarized? The answer might be a surprise
The U.S. has become more politically polarized, but research shows people overestimate their differences and there is 'messy middle' majority of Americans who share overlapping political views.
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Judge accuses DOJ of 'weaponization,' tosses case against ex-FBI officials
The judge said he was "deeply troubled" by the mistakes and rushed nature of the case over the FBI's Hunter Biden probes — one of several politically charged DOJ actions ahead of the midterms.
5h agoThey Tried Kratom for Its Purported Health Benefits, Then They Became Addicted
Some say they were introduced to the drug through wellness podcasts, free samples at gyms or fitness influencers.
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The Supreme Court rejects a DOJ push to separate California ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a last-minute request from the Department of Justice to wade into its unprecedented feud with California over the state's voter rolls.
8h agoHaley Stevens backs Mike Rogers. And, Gulf states brace for potential attack on Iran
Democrats in Michigan are considering their options after Haley Stevens endorsed GOP candidate Mike Rogers for Senate. And the Gulf states are bracing for a possible U.S. attack on Iran after the midterms.
12h agoTwo economists studied California's billionaire tax. They reached wildly different conclusions
What happens in California could shape how America taxes the superrich. But will its billionaire tax fill state coffers — or drain them?
13h agoWhen it comes to election pressure, this year's Georgia or Michigan could be anywhere
The districts that will decide control of the House and Senate next year are spread across the country. Voting officials in those places may face scrutiny and pressure they've never experienced.
14h agoHow does this fluoride-free toothpaste compare when it comes to oral health?
Many people are swapping out their fluoride dental products for ones made with a mineral called hydroxyapatite. What do dentists say about it?
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