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Hagel: Democratic Sen. Heitkamp has veterans’ backs
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Former Republican senator and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is telling North Dakota veterans to support Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp. Hagel is a former two-term Republican senator from Nebraska and twice-wounded Vietnam…
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Which party has the election edge in Congress?
Republicans and Democrats believe the president is helping to energize their respective bases going into Election Day. Both sides also say the recent fight over Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation is motivating potential voters. Here’s the latest state of the race for both chambers.
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Correction: Election 2018-Arkansas-Early Voting story
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — In a story Oct. 22 about the Democratic nominee for secretary of state being left off of an Arkansas county’s ballot, The Associated Press reported erroneously the date the state…
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Trump escalates immigration rhetoric at rally to boost Cruz
HOUSTON (AP) — President Donald Trump escalated his immigration rhetoric at a midterm rally in Texas on Monday, falsely accusing Democrats of “encouraging millions of illegal aliens to break our laws, violate our borders and…
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The Latest: Trump ramps up immigration rhetoric in Texas
HOUSTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s campaign rally for Sen. Ted Cruz (all times local): 8:35 p.m. President Donald Trump is ramping up his rhetoric about immigration ahead of the midterm election,…
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Both sides ignoring swing voters in hot Texas Senate race
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With Mike Pence and Donald Trump Jr. already visiting the state and the president himself working thousands of supporters into a frenzy at a Houston rally Monday night, Ted Cruz is…
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Obama rails against Republicans, rallies Democrats in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former President Barack Obama delivered a biting critique of Republicans in Washington and President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday but avoided mentioning his successor by name. Obama, speaking at a rally…
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Russia probe revival expected if Democrats win House
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are expected to reopen the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election if they win the majority in November. But they would have to be selective in what they…
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GOP fight over leadership after November vote to be messy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Win or lose in the race for the majority, House Republicans are at risk of plunging into a messy leadership battle after the November election, with the party lacking a clear heir…
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Warren took DNA test to help rebuild “trust in government”
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she took a DNA test proving her heritage because Americans’ trust in government is “at an all-time low” and she wanted to help rebuild it by being transparent.
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Democrats eye revival of Russia probe if they win House
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are expected to re-open the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election if they win the majority in November. But they would have to be selective in what they…
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GOP risks messy leadership struggle after November vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Win or lose in the race for the majority, House Republicans are at risk of plunging into a messy leadership battle after the November election, with the party lacking a clear heir…
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Warren, GOP challenger Diehl to face off in second debate
BOSTON (AP) — The second debate between two candidates running for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts — Democratic incumbent Elizabeth Warren and Republican challenger state Rep. Geoff Diehl — is set to take place in the…
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As absentee voting underway, students train to volunteer at Fairfax Co. polls
Absentee voting in Virginia is in full swing, and as voters head to 10 polling locations across the county, students are preparing to help out at the polls on Nov. 6.
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Correction: Election 2018-House-Border story
COLUMBUS, N.M. (AP) — In a story Oct. 19 about U.S. House races along the Southern border, The Associated Press erroneously referred to Nancy Pelosi as U.S. House majority leader. She is the minority leader.…
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