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Texas Hispanic voters reconsider their view of Republicans ahead of the midterms

Some Hispanic voters in South Texas who supported Donald Trump in 2024 say they are disappointed with the Republicans over the economy, immigration policy, and the cost of living. At the same time, some voters remain unhappy with the Democrats as well. In the Rio Grande Valley, activists are urging voters to go to the polls despite fears related to immigration enforcement.

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Trump promises $1 million for reports of election fraud — data shows violations are rare

Ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for information about voting fraud that leads to a conviction. BBC Verify compared his claims with research data: mail-in fraud and voting by non-citizens are recorded extremely rarely, but disputes over ballot verification rules and citizenship continue. Ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for information about voting fraud that leads to a conviction. BBC Verify compared his claims with research data: mail fraud and voting by non-citizens are extremely rare, but disputes over rules for verifying ballots and citizenship continue.

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Food Assistance Cuts in the US: How SNAP Reductions Hit Arizona Residents Ahead of the Midterm Elections

According to AFP, after the Trump administration's budget law took effect, about five million Americans lost access to the SNAP food assistance program. Arizona was hit hardest: more than 465,000 recipients, including 200,000 children, lost their benefits, and the state's food banks are serving 50,000 more people than usual. The discontent could affect the November 3 midterm elections.

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Fed expected to keep rates at 3.75–4% a week before the US midterm elections

Wednesday, 19:00 Central European Time: the Federal Reserve will announce its rate decision. Markets are nearly certain of a pause, but assign a high probability to a hike in December amid inflation of 3.7%, record fuel prices and Trump's pressure on the regulator. Wednesday, 19:00 Central European Time: the Federal Reserve will announce its rate decision. Markets are almost certain of a pause, but price in a high probability of a hike in December amid inflation of 3.7%, record fuel prices and pressure from Trump on the regulator.

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Ahead of the US midterms: growth is up, but voters don't trust the economy

BBC describes a dilemma familiar to Trump: economic indicators are solid, but prices keep rising, and voters judge the economy by personal experience. We look at how the 2026 situation differs from Biden's and what measures the White House is discussing. BBC describes a dilemma familiar to Trump: economic indicators are steady, but prices keep rising, and voters judge the economy by personal experience. We examine how the 2026 situation differs from Biden's and what measures the White House is discussing.

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Trump promises $1 million for reports of election fraud

US President Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for information about fraud in past elections or in the upcoming midterm elections on November 3 — provided the perpetrators are arrested and convicted. The announcement was made a week before the vote that will determine which party controls Congress.

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US Vice President Vance Calls Rising Gas Prices a 'Dictators' Tantrum' — and Gets Compared to Trump

Speaking at a rally in Mississippi, JD Vance blamed rising gasoline prices on the behavior of 'petty dictators,' but made no mention of the Trump administration's war with Iran, against the backdrop of which fuel is getting more expensive. On social media and among Democrats, his words backfired on his own administration a week before the November 3 midterm elections.

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Money in U.S. Congressional Elections: Record Spending and the Fight Against 'Dark Money'

By mid-October 2026, spending on political advertising in the U.S. exceeded $10 billion, and independent spending on House and Senate elections reached $3.1 billion. Anadolu examines how the financing structure that emerged after the 2010 Citizens United decision allows super PACs and 'dark money' to determine campaign outcomes, and presents data on the largest donors, AIPAC, the crypto industry and AI lobbyists. By mid-October 2026, political advertising spending in the United States had exceeded $10 billion, while independent expenditures in House and Senate elections reached $3.1 billion. Anadolu examines how the financing structure that emerged after the 2010 Citizens United decision allows super PACs and 'dark money' to determine campaign outcomes, and presents data on the largest donors, AIPAC, the crypto industry, and AI lobbyists.

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Five directions of Trump's immigration policy: a closed border, record arrests and visa restrictions

BBC News examines five key changes in US immigration policy under Donald Trump: a collapse in border crossings, accelerated wall construction, a rise in ICE arrests, a reduction in refugee admissions and tighter visa rules. Polls show the issue remains central ahead of the midterm elections, but voter support for the hard line is showing cracks. BBC News examines five key changes in US immigration policy under Donald Trump: a collapse in border crossings, accelerated wall construction, rising ICE detentions, reduced refugee admissions and tightened visa rules. Polls show the issue remains central ahead of the midterms, but support for the hard line among voters is showing cracks. BBC News examines five key changes in US immigration policy under Donald Trump: a collapse in border crossings, accelerated wall construction, rising ICE arrests, reduced refugee admissions and tightened visa rules. Polls show the issue remains central ahead of the midterm elections, but voter support for the hard line is showing cracks.

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California prepares to vote on a «world-first» tax on billionaires

California residents will decide the fate of Proposition 40 in the midterm elections on November 3, 2026 — a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of the state's billionaires, expected to raise about $100 billion for healthcare. The measure has split the elite: some billionaires have left the state, while others have publicly backed the tax. California residents will decide the fate of Proposition 40 in the midterm elections on November 3, 2026 — a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of the state's billionaires, intended to raise about $100 billion for healthcare. The measure has split the elite: some billionaires have left the state, while others have publicly backed the tax.

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