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Trump and Vance rally GOP base at midterm convention in Dallas

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance closed the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas by urging supporters to vote in November.

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Polymarket Will Donald Trump win the 2028 Republican presidential nomination? 2%

Trump Promises $5,000 Dividend to Americans If GOP Wins Midterms

President Trump pledges $5,000 payments to every U.S. adult if Republicans retain Congress control, drawing skepticism from economists and fiscal conservatives over costs and inflation.

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Polymarket Will Trump create a $5,000 dividend by March 31, 2027? 4%

Jimmy Kimmel Moves Interview With Texas Senate Candidate to YouTube Over FCC Concerns

ABC shifts a sit-down with Democratic nominee James Talarico to YouTube after citing Federal Communications Commission pressure regarding political broadcasting rules.

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Polymarket Will James Talarico win the 2028 US Presidential Election? 1%

NYC Mayor Mamdani Releases 9/11 Air Quality Records Amid Controversy

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released 170,000 pages of documents regarding post-9/11 air toxicity, sparking debate after former mayor Rudy Giuliani urged him to skip the anniversary ceremony.

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Polymarket Will Zohran Mamdani win the 2028 US Presidential Election? 0%

Sen. John Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP convention, sparking Democratic backlash

The Pennsylvania senator praised Republican colleague Dave McCormick and pledged to work with Donald Trump, drawing sharp criticism from party members while confirming he will continue caucusing with Democrats.

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Polymarket Fetterman leaves the Democrats before the midterms? 7% −2

Appeals court rejects Trump bid to implement new mail-in voting rules

A federal appeals court upheld a lower court's block on the Postal Service enforcing new mail-ballot restrictions ahead of the midterms.

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US Supreme Court Blocks Missouri's GOP-Favored Congressional Map

The court lifts a lower court order, leaving in place a directive for officials to use the state's existing 2022 congressional map for upcoming elections.

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Trump Gives $45,000 Cash Gifts to White House Aides Amid Ethics Scrutiny

Financial disclosures reveal President Trump gave $45,000 each to three aides and $20,000 to another, raising legal concerns about federal compensation rules.

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Polymarket Will Natalie Harp be the next White House Press Secretary? 2% +1

Clancy's Lawyer Seeks Trump Pardon After Mistrial in Triple Murder Case

Lindsay Clancy’s attorney asks President Trump for a pardon following a mistrial in the triple-murder case, while prosecutors consider retrying or dismissing charges.

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Polymarket Lindsay Clancy convicted of murder by December 31, 2027? 19%

Trump pushes to rename New Mexico 'New America' as AP rejects his order for Lake Ontario

President Donald Trump has suggested renaming New Mexico to 'New America,' while the Associated Press confirmed it will ignore his executive order to change Lake Ontario's name.

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Polymarket Trump renames New Mexico to New America by September 30, 2026? 2% −1

Trump Announces $500 Rebates for Some Obamacare Customers Before Election

The Trump administration plans to send $500 rebate checks to approximately one million Americans in 30 states who it claims were overcharged for Affordable Care Act coverage.

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Polls show tight Michigan Senate race between El-Sayed and Rogers amid controversy

A new survey finds Republican Mike Rogers holding a slight lead over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race, which is marked by disputes over past tweets and Israel rhetoric.

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Polymarket Will the Democrats win the Michigan Senate race in 2026? 65% −1

UK Police Widen Probe Into Reform UK Over Foreign Funding Allegations

British authorities expand their criminal investigation into the party after Channel 4 News revealed officials discussing ways to circumvent electoral laws regarding overseas donations.

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Rhode Island Governor and Providence Mayor Ousted in Democratic Primaries

Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes defeats Gov. Dan McKee, while state Rep. David Morales beats incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley in Rhode Island primaries.

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Trump Administration Proposes Excluding Immigrants From 2030 US Census Apportionment

The Trump administration proposes excluding undocumented and temporary immigrants from the data used to apportion House seats after the 2030 census.

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Senate Republicans Release Revised Clarity Act Ahead of September 15 Vote

Republicans unveil a revised cryptocurrency bill with tweaks to DeFi and credit union provisions as the Senate prepares for a crucial procedural vote next week.

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Polymarket Will over 62 Senators vote for the Clarity Act? 17%

Trump Ally Joseph DiGenova Resigns From DOJ Probe Into Alleged Conspiracy Against President

Joseph diGenova has resigned from his role leading the Justice Department investigation into alleged conspiracies by former officials against Donald Trump.

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Lawsuit Blocks ICE Deployment to Polling Sites Ahead of Midterms

A coalition including Denver and Common Cause sues the Trump administration, alleging that sending armed federal agents to voting locations violates a Civil War-era law.

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Emergency Slide Deploys on Trump’s New Air Force One Before Texas Trip

An emergency slide deployed from the Qatari-gifted aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, delaying President Trump's departure for a convention in Dallas.

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Democrats face internal pressure from progressive wing ahead of midterms

Progressive lawmakers and candidates are challenging Democratic leadership's authority, raising concerns about party unity before the November elections.

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US Court Rules No Constitutional Right to Clean Water in Mississippi Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit by Jackson residents, ruling that the federal constitution does not guarantee a right to clean water.

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New Hampshire Primaries Set Senate and House Races for November

Chris Pappas and John Sununu advance in the open Senate race, while Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo win their respective House primaries.

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Polymarket Will the Republicans win the New Hampshire Senate race in 2026? 19% +1

DOJ Alleges UC Berkeley Law School Favors Black Applicants Over White and Asian Ones

The Justice Department alleges the law school discriminates against white and Asian applicants in violation of federal law.

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Thinktank urges Burnham to introduce wealth tax and public energy ownership

A Compass report led by Paul Nowak proposes a wealth tax and nationalised energy networks to fund lower bills and social care ahead of the autumn budget.

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England Mayors to Get Power to Impose Tourist Tax on Stays

Ministers plan to grant mayors authority to levy nightly fees on hotel and Airbnb stays, allowing them to decide how the revenue is invested.

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Gets $1m Pay Rise as Ministers See Major Salary Boosts

The city-state raises ministerial baseline salaries by 60% to attract talent, pushing the prime minister's annual pay benchmark to S$3.6 million.

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US House to Consider Sanctions on Nations Buying Russian Energy

The legislation authorizes the Trump administration to impose tariffs on countries importing Russian energy to support Ukraine.

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Trump Honors 9/11 Victims While Overhauling Intelligence and Remodeling Washington

President Trump commemorates the 9/11 anniversary while simultaneously dismantling intelligence structures, advancing White House construction projects, and clashing with media over his remarks.

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Polymarket Will White House post 160-179 posts from September 4 to September 11, 2026? 0% −6

US Proposes Ending 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B Visa Holders After Job Loss

The Trump administration proposes eliminating the 60-day grace period for H-1B and L-1 visa holders who lose their jobs, requiring them to leave immediately.

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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to Step Down Amid Trump Administration Pressure

Lonnie G. Bunch III will leave his post by year-end following clashes with the White House over how museums present American history.

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