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How much does Donald Trump care about winning the midterms? Apparently, not much at all

Such is the US president’s narcissism that he would see a Democratic victory as proof that he’s indispensable – meanwhile, his every decision spells calamity for voters, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4

Melania set to skip Trump’s midterm convention in latest high-profile snub

First lady joins large number of Republican lawmakers in ducking out of her husband’s two-day Texas summit next week

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Voting begins in crucial US midterm elections

Voting in the US midterm elections effectively began Friday as North Carolina became the first state to send out mail ballots for contests expected to threaten President Donald Trump's Republican control of Congress. North Carolina officials said their mail voting would nevertheless proceed as planned.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Missouri Republican candidate accused of trying to plant cocaine on opponent, ‘If you can pull it off … pull it off’

“The conduct alleged in these charges are substantial and serious."

We Got This Covered · Sep 4

GOP consensus elusive on timing, scope of data centers bill

As anger mounts over the impacts of data centers, Republicans are wrestling with legislation that would address concerns over increased electricity and water demand that many voters associate with higher utility bills. But it’s not yet clear if any solution can move in the now-shortened September work period before House…

Roll Call · Sep 4

In blow to Trump, Missouri top court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map

The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a Republican-backed congressional map from taking effect in November’s midterm elections, potentially preserving Democratic Representative Emanuel Cleaver’s Kansas City-area seat. The unanimous ruling requires voters to approve the map in a referendum, dealing a setback to Republicans seeking to protect their narrow House…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll

President Donald Trump has named Adam Telle, a civilian Army official and former Republican Senate and White House aide, as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll’s departure. Telle takes charge amid reported tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with the Army engaged in the Iran conflict and facing…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Elon Musk’s America PAC spends over $800,000 to boost Republicans in key Senate races

Elon Musk's America PAC spent over $800,000 on Republican candidates recently. This funding supported campaign materials for close midterm election races. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton received significant financial backing from the PAC. Senator Susan Collins and Senator Jon Husted also benefited from this spending. The PAC's actions aim to…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Missouri state legislative candidate accused of trying to plant cocaine on opponent

Republican candidate Thomas Ross and former campaign manager allegedly devised plan to stash drugs in rival Louise Secker’s purse or vehicle

The Guardian - US · Sep 4

Missouri and Maryland high courts hand Democrats a pair of redistricting wins

Democrats received some good news on the redistricting front Thursday, with a pair of favorable rulings from the supreme courts of Missouri and Maryland.  In Missouri, the state’s high court blocked the use of a new Republican-drawn congressional map this November, overturning a lower court ruling and setting up a…

Roll Call · Sep 3