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President Trump will resume his campaign activities on Monday in Kansas, where recent polls indicate Republican Senator Roger Marshall is one point behind Democrat Adam Hamilton. The midterm elections are approaching, intensifying the political landscape in the state. Caitlin Huey Burns reports.
The Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remains highly competitive, largely dependent on voter turnout. Talarico gains traction from economic concerns among Democrats, while Paxton counts on traditional Republican support and alignment with Trump.
President Trump held a rally in Kentucky ahead of the midterm elections, while protests against his party and calls for early voting persist. As discontent grows, the “no kings” demonstrations highlight internal challenges facing Trump’s supporters.
With so much politics dominating the news this week – lots of uncertainty too- it’s important to get back to nature and enjoy the positivity in the world.
China’s tariffs on exports to the US have risen to 125%, prompting speculation about potential retaliation and the future scope of trade relations.
Jillian Lauren, the author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and injured by Los Angeles police after allegedly pointing a handgun at officers in her front yard, leading to her arrest on suspicion of attempted murder.
Joseph Kent, chief of staff to the Director of National Intelligence, stated that intelligence is investigating potential FBI involvement in the January 6 riots during a Senate intelligence committee hearing.
Donald Trump pauses tariffs for most countries for 90 days on “reciprocal” tariffs for over 75 trading partners, maintaining a reduced baseline tariff of 10%
The US-China trade war is in full flow as the rest of the world holds its breath, wondering, hoping and perhaps even praying that Trump sees some sense.
There are whispers in the corridors of Congress between Republicans and Democrats as to how they can either curb the president’s war or usurp him. There is far too much at stake for Congress not to intervene.
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