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Former Republican Congressman backing Harris: ‘We have to work together’

Former Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) sits down with Kristen Welker to explain why he is joining several of his former Republican colleagues in voting for Vice President Kamala Harris this November, and ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Dan Osborn Is Building a Model for Taking on Republicans in Red States

Nebraska’s Senate race is far closer than anyone predicted.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Speaker Mike Johnson fights to save the House Republican majority — and his job

House Speaker Mike Johnson could serve for another two years in the top job if Republicans hold onto the House majority in the November elections, GOP members say.

More ‘lifelong Republican’ former Trump aides denounce ex-president in letter

Chorus of voices speaking out against Trump grows after former Trump chief of staff John Kelly called him a fascist. ‘Fascist’, ‘conman’, ‘predator’, ‘cheat’: what 11 former Trump staffers say ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Democrats and Republicans focus on key Sun Belt states as Election Day approaches

As Election Day nears, Democrats and Republicans are shifting focus to key Sun Belt states like Georgia, Arizona, and North Carolina. Both parties are intensifying efforts with door-to-door ...

Politics - NBC News - October 25

No NY Republican House candidates in key contests speaking at Trump MSG rally

There are no New York Republican candidates in pivotal House races speaking at former President Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden on Sunday, a list of speakers released by his campaign showed. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

European stocks hit by ‘Trump effect’ as odds tilt towards Republican win

Former president’s promise of tariffs has dragged down sectors already struggling with flagging Chinese demand

Business - Financial Times - October 27

In the critical suburbs of Philly, Democratic volunteers seek winnable Republicans

A massive door-knocking operation driven by dedicated volunteers is how Harris officials hope to rival Trump's "lean" efforts in the rural parts of Pennsylvania.

Two hurricanes stir up voter backlash to Florida Republicans’ climate denialism

Destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton bring climate crisis to top of mind, especially for young voters. The climate emergency was already a hot-button political issue in Florida long ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

‘We have to blow it up’: can never-Trumpers retake the Republican party?

Republicans who have refused to bend to Trump insist the GOP can be rebuilt – but if he wins, all bets are off. The former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney “ hopes to be able to rebuild” the ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Michigan Republican: Trump ‘has got a tremendous support from the Muslim community’

Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) said on Sunday the Muslim community in Michigan trusts former President Trump over Vice President Harris to guide Middle East policy. “For the people of the state of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Wisconsin plays a key role in Harris' outreach to Trump-skeptical Republicans

Kamala Harris has been stacking up Republican endorsements in Wisconsin as she seeks to make inroads with voters skeptical of Donald Trump.

Republicans Cling to Slim Leads in Nebraska and Texas Senate Races

In Nebraska, Dan Osborn, an independent, is in a tight race with Senator Deb Fischer, and in Texas, Representative Colin Allred is four percentage points behind Senator Ted Cruz.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

7 House seats Democrats think they can flip

Democrats are battling to flip control of the House at the polls next week, eyeing gains in battleground districts from coast to coast in an effort to win back the Speaker’s gavel after two years ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Republicans look to pad House majority: Seven seats they think they’ll flip

House Republicans are charging into Election Day with high hopes of padding their majority in the next Congress. The fight to control the lower chamber remains too close to call in the final sprint ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Is Kamala Harris alienating progressives as she courts anti-Trump Republicans?

The vice-president is relying on support of high-profile GOP refuseniks as she moves to the centre despite warnings from progressives. As the daughter of a man who drove George W Bush’s invasion of ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

House Republicans, Justice Department face off over Biden audiotapes

The House Judiciary Committee sued Attorney General Merrick Garland to try to force him to turn over recordings of the president's special counsel interview.

Republican Senate candidate’s fire fighting company could go up in smoke

Preparing for office the Blackstone way

Business - Financial Times - October 28

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