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Washington Examiner

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Criticizes Sen. John Thune's Attendance at GOP Midterm Convention

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticized Senate Majority Leader John Thune for attending the GOP midterm convention, claiming he is responsible for the lack of progress on the SAVE America Act. Thune has stated he does not have enough votes to advance the legislation due to the filibuster threshold and has ruled out abolishing the filibuster.

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Fox News — Politics

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee Loses Democratic Primary to Helena Foulkes

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee lost his Democratic primary to Helena Foulkes on September 9, 2026, becoming the first sitting governor to lose a primary since 2018. Foulkes, a former CVS executive, will advance to the November general election against the Republican primary winner and several independent candidates.

Bias: 45 Sentiment: +0.00
cnbc.com

Trump predicts oil and gas prices will decrease after midterm elections

President Donald Trump stated that oil and gas prices will not decrease until after the midterm elections in early November, attributing the current high prices to the ongoing conflict with Iran. He expressed skepticism about the possibility of a peace deal with Iran and indicated that military action would continue. Fuel analyst Patrick De Haan questioned Trump's prediction of falling prices.

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washingtonsun.com

Trump Considers Pardoning Michael Cohen

President Donald Trump has indicated he would consider pardoning his former attorney, Michael Cohen, stating he believes Cohen has recanted his testimony in a fraud case against him. The relationship between the two has changed over time, with Cohen previously serving as a key witness in Trump's criminal trial related to hush money payments.

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Washington Examiner

Troy Jackson Criticizes Susan Collins Over Canadian Tariff Exemptions

Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, criticized Senator Susan Collins for celebrating tariff exemptions for road salt from Canada. During a campaign event, Jackson questioned the effectiveness of these exemptions in addressing broader economic issues, while Collins defended her efforts against tariffs imposed by the Trump administration that impact Maine's economy.

Bias: 30 Sentiment: -0.10
Al Jazeera English

Republican Strategists Discuss Trump's Economic Policies Amid RNC

During the Republican National Committee event, strategist Adolfo Franco and adviser Rina Shah presented conflicting opinions on Donald Trump's economic policies. Their discussion reflects the broader divisions within the Republican Party concerning Trump's economic legacy.

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Al Jazeera English

Trump Administration Proposes Changes to US Census Counting Method

The Trump administration has proposed changes to the US census that would exclude certain immigrants from the population count, affecting the allocation of House seats and federal resources. The proposal suggests removing questions on race and ethnicity and includes measures to verify citizenship status. Critics warn that these changes could discourage census participation and reshape perceptions of American identity.

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Guardian — US

Senator John Fetterman Appears at Republican Midterm Convention

Democratic Senator John Fetterman made a virtual appearance at the Republican midterm convention, supporting Republican Senator Dave McCormick. Fetterman emphasized his rejection of 'extremes and socialism' in his address.

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Fox News — Politics

Senator Jack Reed Wins Democratic Primary in Rhode Island

Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island won the Democratic primary on September 9, 2026, defeating challengers Connor Burbridge and Luis Muñoz. Reed, who has been in office for three decades, will face Republican Ray McKay and independent Michael Bahry in the general election.

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Guardian — US

John Fetterman Endorses Republican Dave McCormick for Senate Reelection

Democratic Senator John Fetterman endorsed Republican Dave McCormick for Senate reelection, indicating a willingness to work with McCormick and Donald Trump to support the steel industry. Additionally, Stefany Shaheen has won the Democratic nomination for the House seat formerly occupied by Chris Pappas.

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New York Times — Politics

Senator John Fetterman Appears at Trump Convention

Senator John Fetterman appeared in a video at President Trump's midterm convention, stating he rejects extremes in socialism. His presence at the GOP event has raised questions about his relationship with the Democratic Party, especially as he has faced criticism from within. Polls show a significant portion of Democratic voters view him negatively, while many Republicans hold a favorable opinion.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: -0.20