midterms

Trump appoints Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary after Karoline Leavitt’s exit, ahead of midterms

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Trump names Katie Zacharia White House press secretary (Katie Zacharia/Instagram)

US President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser to his Truth Social platform, as the new White House press secretary, placing her at the center of his administration’s public messaging operation ahead of November’s midterm elections. Trump names Katie Zacharia White House press secretary (Katie Zacharia/Instagram) Trump announced the appointment on Friday, … Read more

Juan Luengo’s vow as he runs for Kansas Treasurer post in midterms: ‘Have to work with both political parties’

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Juan Luengo is the Democrat candidate running for the Kansas Treasurer post. (Juan Luengo)

Juan Luengo is the Democratic Party candidate running for the Kansas Treasurer post in the November 3 midterm elections. Luengo spoke exclusively to HT.com about what motivated the former CEO to make a pivot to politics, and his views on the duties and roles of the state treasurer. His campaign manager was also present at … Read more

US joins Russia, Belarus; Trump administration refuses international election observers for midterms

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President Donald Trump's administration has not invited OSCE observers for the midterm elections, a first for the US in over 20 years. (REUTERS)

President Donald Trump‘s administration is not inviting election observers from Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to witness the midterms. This is the first time in over two decades that observers from the regional security group won’t be in the US, MS Now reported. In doing so, Washington has joined Russia and Belarus. … Read more

‘Dangerous’ Trump walks away after ‘let Iran take out LA’ remark as Republicans turn on him before midterms

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US President Donald Trump speaks to the press upon his return to the White House in Washington, DC. (AFP)

At a midterm campaign rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, on Monday, President Donald Trump spoke about the ongoing war with Iran and its impact on gas prices. He said the higher prices would be temporary and were a small price to pay for keeping the country safe. US President Donald Trump speaks to the press … Read more

Weeks before midterms, Trump can’t name voters’ No. 1 issue

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US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US. (Bloomberg)

President Donald Trump was asked by reporters outside the White House on Tuesday what he believed was the No. 1 issue for American voters heading into the midterm elections. US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, … Read more

Trump $90 checks for seniors ahead of midterms: Who qualifies and which states get the most?

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Trump announces $90 checks for seniors across the US ahead of the November midterm elections. (AP Photo)

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to send one-time payments of $90 to more than 20 million senior citizens in October. The payments are the latest government-funded cash giveaway announced by Trump ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump announces $90 checks for seniors across the US ahead of the November midterm elections. (AP … Read more

‘Will sign those checks’: Trump repeats $5,000 promise to US adults if Republicans win 2026 midterms

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‘Will sign those checks’: Trump repeats $5,000 promise to US adults if Republicans win 2026 midterms

US President Donald Trump. US President Donald Trump has again promised to give every adult US citizen $5,000 if Republicans win control of both the House of Representatives and Senate in the November midterm elections.In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Trump repeated the pledge, writing: “If Republicans win the House of Representatives … Read more

‘God made Trump’: Inside White House’s $20 million ad campaign ahead of midterms

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'God made Trump': Inside White House's $20 million ad campaign ahead of midterms

A total of $20 million has been allocated for the Trump’s advertising effort, two sources said. The Trump administration has produced at least 13 campaign-style advertisements as part of a multimillion-dollar effort funded by US taxpayers to promote President Donald Trump and his policies ahead of midterm votings.Several of the ads have not yet aired. … Read more

Adam Hamilton slams ICE operations in Kansas amid US Senate midterms race: ‘Chaos for families, communities, businesses’

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Democratic U.S. senatorial candidate Adam Hamilton of Kansas slammed ICE activities in the state amid reports of the beef industry being disrupted as a result. (AP Photo)

Democrat Adam Hamiltonthe US Senate contender from Kansasslammed ICE activities in the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Hamilton is going up against incumber Roger Marshall, in a state that has historically voted Republican. Democratic U.S. senatorial candidate Adam Hamilton of Kansas slammed ICE activities in the state amid reports of the beef industry … Read more

Midterms 2026 Kansas Senate race: Can Democrat Adam Hamilton defeat Roger Marshall? What latest polls say

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Democrat Adam Hamilton leads Roger Marshall in a new poll as major race raters move the Kansas Senate race toward Lean Republican. (AP Photo)

The 2026 midterms Kansas Senate race has emerged as an unexpectedly competitive contest, with Democrat Adam Hamilton narrowly leading Republican incumbent Roger Marshall as per latest polls. Democrat Adam Hamilton leads Roger Marshall in a new poll as major race raters move the Kansas Senate race toward Lean Republican. (AP Photo) The Emerson College Polling–Nexstar … Read more