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Youth may be a key factor in Senate battleground races this cycle, as candidates look to paint themselves as change-makers. rollcall.com/2026/10/30/unde…
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Amid concerns about President Trump interfering in the midterms, a number of groups have stepped up their preparations. rollcall.com/2026/10/30/elec…
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Republicans in both the Senate and House will hold their leadership contests on Nov. 10, just a week after a high-stakes Election Day. rollcall.com/2026/10/30/sena…
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Amid concerns about partisan prosecution amid the upcoming midterms, a federal magistrate allowed an unusual, dayslong examination of the effort to charge two former FBI officials with lying to Congress. rollcall.com/2026/10/29/hear…
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Supporters of greater liability for online platforms that are used to host child sexual abuse material see a path for their stalled legislation when lawmakers return to Washington next month. rollcall.com/2026/10/29/onli…
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A federal judge ordered the federal government to provide more information about letters it has sent to several states demanding they set aside ballots of alleged noncitizens during next week’s elections. rollcall.com/2026/10/29/judg…
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President Trump was back in South Carolina on Thursday stumping for GOP Sen. Darline Graham, attacking her Democratic foe as “a radical left lunatic” and pleading with Republicans to vote. rollcall.com/2026/10/29/back…
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Eight months into the Iran war — and less than a week ahead of the midterm elections — congressional Democrats spotlighted the unresolved conflict’s costs. ow.ly/javm5101W4r
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