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  1. politics

    Party strategists discuss 2026 midterm election strategy

    PBS NewsHour presented a discussion with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist and media consultant Melik Abdul about the parties’ closing messages and expected performance in the final month of the midterm election cycle.

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  2. politicsUnited States

    Senate blocks datacenter electricity cost bill

    The US Senate rejected the Ratepayer Protection Act by a 57–43 vote, short of the 60 votes needed to advance it. The bill would have required utilities to consider standards making datacenters pay for certain electricity infrastructure upgrades.

    57votes

    Votes cast in favor of advancing the Ratepayer Protection Act

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  3. politicsWashington, United States

    Chuck Schumer seeks another term as Senate Democratic leader

    Chuck Schumer says he is running for another term as Senate Democratic leader. Democratic senators indicate he currently has broad support, though the midterm election results could affect his future and no challenger has emerged.

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  4. politicsWashington, DC, United States

    Democrats hold midterm edge as Senate contests tighten

    With four weeks until Election Day, new polls and Cook ratings give Democrats an edge: they are favored for a narrow House majority, while six Senate seats have shifted toward them since June. Trump’s approval remains low, but Republicans retain a cash advantage.

    4seats

    Democrats need a net gain of at least four Senate seats to win a majority.

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  5. politicsUnited States

    Jeffries outlines Democratic priorities if party retakes House

    In a PBS NewsHour interview, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said affordability and accountability would be priorities if Democrats regain control of the House. He discussed AI regulation, tariffs, Medicaid, government spending and possible investigations.

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    Jeffries identified five areas for Democratic action on affordability.

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  7. politicsUnited States

    Poll shows Democrats leading Republicans ahead of U.S. midterms

    An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll found registered voters preferred Democratic congressional candidates by 12 points, while many voters said Donald Trump would influence their vote. It found 39% approved of Trump's job, 53% disapproved and 53% strongly disapproved—the highest share since 2017.

    39%

    Registered voters who approve of Donald Trump's job performance

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