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Supreme Court again rejects GOP-friendly congressional map in Missouri for midterms

The Supreme Court sided with opponents of a Republican-friendly congressional map in Missouri on Thursday, handing down a quick decision rejecting a plan that could have given the GOP an extra seat in the House of Representatives.

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Sep 10 • 10:29 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
McInnes on 'fire and ice', derby first & 'godsend' Miovski

Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been speaking to the media before the League Cup quarter-final against Celtic on Sunday at Ibrox. The Ibrox boss emphasised the importance of striking the first blow against a good Celtic team to deliver the chance to "be relevant domestically again in terms of winning trophies". McInnes stressed the need for discipline alongside being competitive and aggressive, adding a "bit of fire and ice at the right times can help matters".

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Sep 10 • 10:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Oz says ‘AI-based avatars’ can help rural communities. Some leaders disagree

Feds invest in AI for heart failure, vaccines and this year's midterms, and more health news from Morning Rounds

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Sep 10 • 7:34 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins. And, Kirk supporters reflect on his death

President Trump tries to incentivize voters by promising $5,000 to Americans if the GOP wins the midterms. And, young conservatives reflect on the party one year after Charlie Kirk's death.

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Sep 10 • 7:27 AM EDT • Politics • kgou.org
Vance appears to walk back Trump’s offer of $5,000 ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms

Vice-president suggests payment would not go to all and would be paid for by tariff revenues despite supreme court rulings against much of Trump’s program

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Sep 10 • 6:41 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
The GOP heads into the general election with a significant enthusiasm deficit

It remains to be seen whether this week’s unusual GOP midterm convention will fire up the base for the final two months of the campaign, but the party clearly needs some help.

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Sep 10 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Trump promises $5,000 'dividend' if Republicans win midterms

Trump said recipients would have to spend the $5,000 "Trump dividend" in the US.

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Sep 10 • 2:18 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
As the midterms loom, Trump returns to his happy place: on stage in the theatre of the absurd

President’s quest in self-mythology stops off in Dallas for a Republican convention where fans indulged his lies and revelled in his jokes

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Sep 10 • 1:59 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Trump Floats $5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’ Checks if Republicans Win the Midterms

In his convention speech, the president floated a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” for every adult American if Republicans keep control of Congress. The idea, like many others, may not come to pass.

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Sep 10 • 1:34 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump Says Iran War Will End ‘Immediately’ After Midterms

Trump sought to reassure voters by predicting that gasoline prices would fall sharply after the midterm elections.

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Sep 10 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • politicstoday.org
WATCH: Trump promises $5,000 'dividend' for Americans if GOP wins midterms

President Donald Trump promised on Wednesday to send every adult American citizen a $5,000 "dividend" if Republicans keep control of both the Senate and House of Representatives in the midterms.

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Sep 9 • 11:41 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Republican Senate Candidates Avoid Tariffs and Iran War at Trump’s Convention

Four battleground Senate nominees who spoke sidestepped a pair of issues that have posed political challenges, focusing instead on Mr. Trump’s tax law and other topics.

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Sep 9 • 11:36 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
In pictures: The first-ever Republican midterm convention

Republicans are gathering in Dallas for an unusual 2026 GOP midterm convention, an event backed by President Donald Trump and designed to energize voters, raise money and highlight key Republican candidates ahead of the elections in November.

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Sep 9 • 10:48 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
This shows how ‘serious' the Trump administration is about winning the midterms: Political analyst

Fox News political analyst Gianno Caldwell discusses the GOP's strategy for the midterm elections and voter turnout efforts on ‘The Bottom Line.’

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Sep 9 • 10:26 PM EDT • Politics • foxbusiness.com
Iowa’s 2026 races put political identity to the test

For the past decade, Iowa has consistently leaned republican, with the GOP holding majorities in both chambers of the state legislature. But as the 2026 midterms approach, the state’s top races for governor and U.S. Senate are becoming more competitive. According to reporting by Cook Politics Report, a nonpartisan political analyst, the governor’s race “leans...

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Sep 9 • 8:21 PM EDT • Politics • dailyiowan.com
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Pelosi on what’s needed from Democratic party leadership before midterms
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Sep 9 • 6:55 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Apple shares more details about Apple Intelligence usage limits and terms

Apple today published a new support article that provides more detail on Apple Intelligence usage terms, limits, and restrictions.

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Sep 9 • 5:27 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump

Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections and politics, foreign affairs or the environment, a new poll finds.

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Sep 9 • 4:36 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Health Policy Watch | US to phase out HIV support for Namibia after data-sharing impasse

The US will no longer fund Namibia’s HIV program after 2027, following an impasse over data- and information-sharing terms required by the US for a longer aid package.

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Sep 9 • 4:17 PM EDT • Health • eatg.org
Midterms, Trump’s inflation nation and Netanyahu skepticism
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Sep 9 • 3:51 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms

In the real world, President Donald Trump is struggling to stop inflation, rout the Iranian government and restore American manufacturing with tariffs. It's a different story in the fantastical vision that he shares with supporters on social media.

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Sep 9 • 3:26 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Mail-in voters weigh flying to vote in person and other backup plans amid uncertainty

Voters and election officials are navigating uncertainty about mail-in voting for the midterms as the legal fight drags on over the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's bid for restrictions.

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Sep 9 • 2:56 PM EDT • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
Kyle Hamilton makes Ravens’ Super Bowl expectations clear entering 2026

Kyle Hamilton explained in no uncertain terms that the Ravens changed coaches and systems in an effort to chase a championship.

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Sep 9 • 12:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
An onslaught of midterm polling is coming. Here’s how to sort through it

If read carefully, high-quality polls can still tell you a lot about how this year’s midterms are shaping up – and keeping a few simple questions in mind can help you sort through the overwhelming and sometimes overblown deluge of data.

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Sep 9 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Poll shows two-thirds of U.S. Jewish voters will favor Democrats in November

Despite tensions over Israel and rising antisemitism, respondents ranked affordability and the future of democracy as their top issues in the midterms.

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Sep 9 • 10:12 AM EDT • Politics • jta.org
Capitol agenda: Will Schumer go long for college sports? - Live Updates

Schumer must decide if he wants to steer his members toward helping Republicans reach the 60-vote threshold on what could be the sweepiest bill the chamber passes before the midterms.

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Sep 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • politico.com
Trump’s Super PAC Is Tied to Mystery Group Spending $25 Million on Midterms

The recently created Republican group is pumping cash into half a dozen key midterm races, with the largest amounts going toward Senate contests in New Hampshire and Alaska.

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Sep 9 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump center stage at RNC in midterms gamble

President to give speeches on both days of unprecedented gathering

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Sep 9 • 6:32 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Analysis | How Canada, with elbows up, could hurt Trump in the midterms

The president's fight with our neighbor to the north — a constant over the course of his second term with a focus on trade — has turned ugly in recent weeks.

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Sep 9 • 5:16 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Will Trump’s Midterm Convention Help or Hurt Republicans? 5 Things to Watch.

At an unusual gathering in Dallas, some of the party’s top candidates will be forced to decide just how tightly to tether themselves to an unpopular president.

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Sep 9 • 5:06 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
An embattled Donald Trump is increasingly using sports as prop

Sports is the rare topic in which the president has succeeded in shifting the conversation to his preferred terms

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Sep 9 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • theguardian.com
With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump is using memes to portray himself as powerful amid struggles with inflation and international issues.

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Sep 9 • 12:09 AM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
Trump’s Ability to Channel Voter Concerns Is Tested as Republicans Gather in Dallas

As Republicans face down tough midterm elections, President Trump has appeared out of step with the party on Iran, the economy and other issues.

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Sep 8 • 9:59 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Chris Pappas Defeats Progressive Challenger in New Hampshire Senate Primary

Mr. Pappas, a moderate Democrat who has served four terms in the House, will face former Senator John E. Sununu, the Republican nominee, in November.

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Sep 8 • 8:05 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention

Midterms are often difficult for the party in power in Washington, and Trump believes the event can juice enthusiasm for the party and boost turnout among his voters.

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Sep 8 • 7:49 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Opposing court orders upend Missouri midterms just weeks before Election Day

(CNN) — Back-to-back court orders on Tuesday injected chaos into Missouri’s plans for this year’s midterms, with state officials and a group opposed to a GOP-friendly congressional map racing into

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Sep 8 • 5:35 PM EDT • Politics • kten.com
Can Republicans dodge the impact of Trump’s Canada tariffs ahead of midterms?
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Sep 8 • 1:33 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Ink Business Unlimited vs. Spark Cash Select: Which is best?

The Ink Business Unlimited and Spark Cash Select both earn 1.5% cash back with no annual fee. But the Ink Business Unlimited is better for most businesses.

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Sep 8 • 1:00 PM EDT • Business • thepointsguy.com
Tuesday Morning Politics: State of Iran War; Home Stretch to Midterms

Jonathan Lemire, co-host of Morning Joe on MS NOW, writer for MS NOW and staff writer for The Atlantic, talks about the latest developments in national politics.

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Sep 8 • 12:56 PM EDT • Politics • wnyc.org
Is Trump’s midterm convention a flop before the doors even open?

Trump says he wants to energize Republican candidates before the midterms. Dozens are keeping their distance anyway.

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Sep 8 • 12:39 PM EDT • Politics • theweek.com
40-goal Crystal Palace youth striker completes Arsenal transfer

Mylo Bernard has completed his transfer to Arsenal, with the Gunners confirming he’s joining on a scholarship deal with professional terms pre-agreed.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal have officially ann...

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Sep 8 • 11:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Harger: 5 things about WA's midterms, for people who blissfully ignored politics all summer

It's the day after Labor Day, and political prognosticators will tell you this is the time to start paying a bit more attention to the upcoming elections.

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Sep 8 • 8:18 AM EDT • Politics • mynorthwest.com
Democrats see rare signs of hope in solidly red Arkansas’ midterms

Democrats are trying to capitalize on President Donald Trump’s disapproval ratings while Libertarians pitch themselves to those frustrated by both major parties.

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Sep 8 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • arkansasadvocate.com
Democrats enter the midterms looking to conquer red territory

With November’s midterm matchups largely set, Democrats are optimistic that they can seize control of Congress by running strong campaigns in red territory while Republicans hope that President Donald Trump’s increased involvement, and his $400 million MAGA Inc. war chest, can help them defend narrow majorities in the House and Senate.

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Sep 8 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Six Advantages for Democrats in the Midterms … and Six Advantages for Republicans

President Trump’s low approval ratings along with historical trends point to a clear Democratic advantage in November. But Republicans also see some reasons for optimism.

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Sep 7 • 6:12 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
5 Races to Watch This Fall for Answers to the Biggest Midterm Questions

From Iowa to Michigan to Texas, key contests will offer clues about voters’ views of President Trump, progressive ideas, the war with Iran and more.

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Sep 7 • 12:03 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump's economic record is working against him in the midterms

President Trump, who won reelection based on a promise to turn the economy around, now faces a reckoning in midterms centered largely on his economic record.

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Sep 7 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Ted Cruz racks up private jet flights ahead of midterms

One of the Texas Republican's PACs spent close to $200,000 on private air travel through the first six months of the year, among the most of anyone in Congress.

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Sep 7 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • houstonchronicle.com
As Midterms Approach, Republicans Find There Is No Escape From Trump

Two months before the midterm elections, Trump and the Republicans who have long tied their political fortunes to him appear to be at cross-purposes as the party struggles to keep the House and Senate in GOP hands.

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Sep 6 • 8:07 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Goodell agrees on NFL commissioner extension through 2030 season

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has agreed to terms with team owners on a contract extension through the 2030 season, the league announced on Sunday.He will a...

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Sep 6 • 2:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Trump admin renews Supreme Court ask to let mail ballot rule to take effect ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump’s administration on Sunday again asked the Supreme Court to allow the US Postal Service plan for mail ballots to take effect immediately.

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Sep 6 • 12:18 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions

The Trump administration is renewing its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms.

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Sep 6 • 11:33 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions

The Trump administration is renewing its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms.

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Sep 6 • 10:30 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions

The Trump administration is renewing its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms.

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Sep 6 • 10:30 AM EDT • Politics • news4jax.com
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How to have healthier political dialogue with others

As the midterms get closer, pollical conversations -- and disagreements are picking up. We are joined by Rachel Wahl, a professor at the University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development. Wahl breaks down how to disagree in a healthy way with the people we love while having productive and important conversations.

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Sep 6 • 10:07 AM EDT • Politics • fox5atlanta.com
Backlash over data centers hits California, and the midterms

Widespread anxiety over environmental risks and rising costs have turned the rapid expansion of AI data centers into a focal point in midterm elections nationwide.

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Sep 6 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
As Midterms Approach, Republicans Find There Is No Escape From Trump

The president’s strategy, message and spending have left the G.O.P. in a difficult spot as lawmakers try to outrun his sagging approval ratings.

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Sep 6 • 5:04 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Connecticut doctors explain how social connection boosts health

“In terms of brain health socialization is like taking your brain to the gym,” said Dr. Kristina Zdanys, a psychiatrist at UConn Health.

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Sep 6 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • ctinsider.com
Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms
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Sep 5 • 3:29 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton

Republicans have been worried over whether and when President Donald Trump’s super PAC would spend its massive war chest on the midterms.

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Sep 5 • 3:05 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Trump’s embrace of AI data centers adds to GOP’s midterm peril

Recent polling has shown around seven in 10 Americans don’t want the facilities built near them.

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Sep 5 • 3:02 PM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
‘Really Alarming for Some Republicans in Competitive Seats’

Where the 2026 midterms stand right now, according to POLITICO’s reporters.

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Sep 5 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Trump Has the Opportunity to Do the Funniest Thing

The president has millions to spend on the midterms. Will he?

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Sep 5 • 5:45 AM EDT • Politics • slate.com
Voters are fed up with data centers. Both parties are trying to cash in for midterms

Democrats and Republicans have found common ground in this campaign season. Both parties have poured millions into ads attacking data centers as the public continues to protest the AI facilities.

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Sep 5 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Flock cameras draw opposition from across the political spectrum

As political races heat up heading into the midterms, candidates from both parties are increasingly joining the fray to voice concerns over Flock surveillance cameras.

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Sep 5 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Health care is Democrats' key to winning midterms this fall

Breaking up the health care conglomerates that have enriched themselves by immiserating patients and cheating employers is good policy.

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Sep 5 • 4:45 AM EDT • Health • metrowestdailynews.com
Liverpool agree personal terms; Bombshell transfer moves forward after deadline

Liverpool are pushing forward on a transfer past the deadline. Personal terms have reportedly been agreed.The transfer window shut this week and Liverpool ended it with a squad that quite clearly requ...

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Sep 5 • 1:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Missouri asks US Supreme Court to allow use of new Trump-backed congressional districts in midterms

Missouri has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to use new congressional districts backed by President Trump in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Sep 4 • 11:44 PM EDT • Politics • clickorlando.com
Missouri asks Supreme Court to allow congressional map with extra GOP seat ahead of midterms

Missouri officials urged the Supreme Court on Friday to reinstate a congressional map that includes an additional seat for the Republican Party, the latest emergency case tied to President Donald Trump’s nationwide redistricting fight to reach the high court.

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Sep 4 • 11:36 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Federal judge extends block on Trump order seeking to limit mail voting in the midterms

A federal judge on Friday extended her prohibition against the U.S. Postal Service implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting during the midterms, putting another major obstacle in the way of the administration as the first states begin sending out mail ballots.

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Sep 4 • 8:19 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Postal Service Internal Watchdog Opens Inquiry After Whistle-Blower’s Complaint

The Trump administration’s effort to screen mail-in ballots for the midterms is facing numerous challenges.

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Sep 4 • 7:01 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Federal judge extends block on mail ballot change for midterms

It's another major obstacle for the administration as the first states begin sending out mail ballots

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Sep 4 • 5:54 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Federal judge extends block on mail ballot change for midterms

It's another major obstacle for the administration as the first states begin sending out mail ballots

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Sep 4 • 5:54 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump and GOP’s growing divide on midterms | Debate roundup
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Sep 4 • 5:28 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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In win for GOP, Supreme Court greenlights lower ad rates for political parties

The ruling has major implications for this year’s midterms, where Republicans hold significant cash advantages at the party level.

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Sep 4 • 5:19 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com
SCOTUS grants Republican appeal on TV ad rates before midterms

The order clears a legal roadblock to political parties getting cheaper TV ad time ahead of the midterm elections

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Sep 4 • 4:38 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
SCOTUS grants Republican appeal on TV ad rates before midterms

The order clears a legal roadblock to political parties getting cheaper TV ad time ahead of the midterm elections

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Sep 4 • 4:38 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Maura Higgins and Rob Rausch to host new reality series after shocking ‘Traitors’ betrayal

‘Traitors’ stars Maura Higgins and Rob Rausch are on good terms again — and ready to appear on another reality show together. The duo is set to host a new series on Peacock.

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Sep 4 • 4:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Trump says he will spend some, not all, super PAC money on midterms

Republicans have fretted over his war chest sitting on the sidelines. The president says he plans to hold onto some of the money for 2028.

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Sep 4 • 4:30 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Elon Musk makes his first spending push in key midterm races

The super PAC of Musk, the world’s richest person, began in September 2026 to unleash what is expected to be a $100 million-plus war chest to help the Republican Party in the midterms.

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Sep 4 • 4:19 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Supreme Court backs Republican request to lower TV ad rates

The Supreme Court on Friday endorsed a request from Republican campaign groups that want to buy discounted TV advertising for this year’s midterms, the latest in a series of emergency rulings from the high court benefiting the GOP.

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Sep 4 • 4:06 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Supreme Court Sides With Republicans in TV Ad Fight

Republican groups had asked the court to clear the way for political parties to pay the same low-cost ad rates as candidates, a move that could undercut a Democratic advantage in the midterms.

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Sep 4 • 4:02 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
New Supreme Court ruling helps GOP buy cheaper TV ads for critical midterms

The Supreme Court allowed political parties to access discounted advertising rates, potentially aiding GOP candidates in the midterm elections.

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Sep 4 • 3:58 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
The Fierce Battle For Kids’ Eyeballs...Plus Two “Devils” Face Off

(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) During the week of this report, Spider-Man: Brand New Day hit theaters and went on to become one of the biggest films of all time. So, you know what that means! It’s time for a poll! Recently, Project Hail Mary came to Prime Video and became a top five film for them, but didn’t smash streaming records, a feat I cautiously thought it could accomplish. Can Spider-Man 4 do better? To set the stakes, some of the biggest films of all time do just okay on streaming. Wicked, Top Gun: Maverick, and Barbie come to mind... But unlike those films, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a Sony film which means it’s headed to Netflix, the world’s largest streamer. Now, per friend of the newsletter and my go-to Netflix expert, Kasey Moore of What’s on Netflix, Sony films usually appear on Netflix 120 days after they premiere, which means Spidey 4 would land on Netflix on, checks notes, 28-November, one of the two biggest streaming weekends of the year! But Sony occasionally delays its biggest hits for a bit longer, to give them more time to make money on PVOD, so Spider-Man: Brand New Day might not swing onto Netflix until late December or even February 2027. Loading... Okay, on to this week’s issue. Since The Super Mario Galaxy Movie made its way to Peacock, I’m looking at the true workhorse of streaming viewership: kids films. And the surprising film that bested most Netflix animated movies. All that, plus Hulu has a new show that might be a hit (for them…?), two “Devils” square off on streaming, Zendaya tries to find some streaming magic, Netflix’s I Will Find You continues to do well, House of the Dragon tries to break into the season three top ten, some big NBC sports and summer programs, what friendly neighborhood Spider-Man character actually generates the most viewership on streaming, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of July 27th to August 2nd, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - As The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Hits Peacock, How Have Kids Films Fared in 2026? Like Mario hopping on a Koopa, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie landed on Peacock on 30-July. (Yeah, I kinda forced that Mario reference.) How did it do? Great, just like the first film. It got 13.0 million hours on its opening, and that’s good enough to take second place among Peacock films on the Nielsen charts all time: As I mention all the time, Peacock just isn’t the world’s biggest streamer—in fact, nowhere close—so its films struggle to put up numbers like Netflix (or even Prime Video and Disney+). So this is a solid debut for that streamer. And as we saw last time, The Super Mario Bros. Movie had a HUGE second life on Netflix when it moved streamers. This chart doesn’t even show how long the first Mario lasted on Netflix: a whopping, KPop-esque 31 weeks. For NBCUniversal, though, the big win was the second Mario movie grossing $429 million in America and over $1 billion globally. But yeah, to add a very strong streaming performance only makes its success even greater. Illumination pretty clearly has another hit franchise on their hands. This is a good time, though, to check in on kids films so far in 2026. We’ve had a few big, big titles, a rare Netflix success, and some disappointments. Let’s start with the top animated films since November of 2025, over their first four weeks on the charts, along with a few of the “best all time” animated films: (As a reminder, if a film doesn’t make the Nielsen top ten lists, I don’t have data for it, so it gets a “zero” in terms of viewership. Now, it had some viewership, but I don’t know what it is, so it gets a zero.) I added a few titles to get an idea of what the best of the best looks like in terms of animation. And you can see, through four weeks, Zootopia 2 can now claim “one of the biggest streaming films of all time” titles. GOAT too did surprisingly well, besting Netflix’s biggest films (Swapped and In Your Dreams) through four weeks. When I’ve talked about how films can have varying performances on streaming compared to their box office, this is what I mean. Goat just managed to gross even $103 million at the box office—so it’s popular, but just barely—but did very well on streaming. Of course, what set Encanto and KPop Demon Hunters apart from the rest was their absolutely insane longevity. Here are the kids film charts through eight weeks to show that: And really KPop Demon Hunters just kept going, and no 2025 or 2026 kids films have had that sort of longevity. I can’t wait to see the sequel in theaters. Film - Two Devils and a Drama As I wrote last week, in the past, theatrical-first film flops weren’t eligible for “Miss of the Week” or “Miss of the Year” honors/dishonors, but since so many more films go to theaters first these days, I’ve made them eligible now! But it’s complicated. You see, this is a Streaming Ratings Report, emphasis on streaming, which makes analyzing this week’s two biggest streaming misses—The Drama on HBO Max (A24’s dramedy starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson) and Prime Video’s The Devil Mouth (a killer shark movie starring young attractive people)—somewhat tricky. The Drama isn’t eligible for Luminate, but The Devil’s Mouth only had 1.5 million hours in its first week: The Devil’s Mouth notched 5.2 million hours according to Nielsen. Meanwhile, The Drama missed the charts entirely. Not great! But Prime Video is a much bigger streamer than HBO Max. That said, HBO Max titles are on Prime Video, but I think Prime Video prioritizes their original/exclusive titles, which helps boost their viewership. Complicating this further, The Drama made $48 million in the US—while A24 sells foreign distribution; the $57 million of overseas grosses helps A24 sell overseas rights for money in the future—off of a $28 million budget (which seems low for Zendaya and Pattinson, so they might have backend). The Devil’s Mouth, though, had zero dollars at the box office. The other stats for The Devil’s Mouth are bleak, and by “bleak”, I mean horrendous: a 4.7 on 15K reviews on IMDb (yikes) and a 46 on Metacritic (double yikes). The Drama, though buzzy online, only has a solid (but far from elite) 7.1 IMDb score on 121K reviews and a 59 on Metacritic (which is far, far lower than I’d have guessed). So which film is the “Miss of the Week”? I’m giving it to The Devil’s Mouth for one simple reason: it’s a horror film. And almost all horror films, even poorly reviewed horror films, should get a shot in theaters to at least try to recoup some of their budgets. The Drama made money at the box office and The Devil’s Mouth didn’t. It’s just like the situation last issue with Obsession and Masters of the Universe. Sure, Obsession didn’t pop on the streaming charts, but at least it already made it money at the box office. And as we’ve been seeing for years now and we’ll see all fall, theatrical films just do better on streaming. After all, the big “devil” winner this week was actually The Devil Wears Prada 2 with 14.8 million hours according to Nielsen. That’s right, The Devil Wears Prada 2—one of the box office success stories of May—came to streaming and parlayed its $220 million box office into 14.8 million Nielsen hours. Disney also put out a datecdote that it had 15.2 million “views” globally in five days, but again we don’t have a lot of great context for what that means. Here’s how it stacks up to other Hulu films, since I’m categorizing this mainly as a Hulu title (though it was also on Disney+): Share Quick Notes on Film We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Whether Hulu has a new hit show on its hands... The top first and third seasons of all time and which shows are climbing those charts… What version of Spidey is the most popular... What sport and TV show are performing better on NBC than the NBA... All the flops, bombs and misses... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Coming Soon! Next week, wow, things stay so busy. One of streaming’s biggest shows of all time, Ted Lasso, returns along with new YA-ish shows from Hulu (The Shards, from Ryan Murphy) and Prime Video (Sterling Point). The Challenge moves to Paramount+, plus My Life with the Walter Boys returns to Netflix and Futurama returns to Hulu. And Netflix has a new horror film, The Last House. Lots to talk about! All month, things stay busy. We’re talking Reacher on Prime Video! Outer Banks and Tires on Netflix! Lanterns on HBO Max! UFC 330 on Paramount+ and the MLB Field of Dreams game on Netflix. And a ton of smaller films come to streaming. Long term, the VMAs are back on 27-Sep! I feel like I haven’t heard much about this show in past years, but I’m seeing more news coverage and buzz for this show than in past years. I’m curious to see how it does.

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Missouri court blocks Trump-backed U.S. House map and orders it to be put to a vote

Republicans had hoped Missouri’s new congressional boundaries could help them win an additional seat and hold onto their slim House majority in the midterms.

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Why have Virginians’ health insurance premiums increased?

The expiration of federal subsidies is likely to drive November’s midterms.

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Sep 4 • 10:52 AM EDT • Health • whro.org
Johnson scraps House votes before midterms

The move will leave just four days for legislation before the midterms

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Sep 4 • 10:50 AM EDT • Politics • theweek.com
Ben Simmons makes $3.5 million decision to revive NBA career

Former Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons is making a comeback to the NBA. After an impressive workout, he has agreed to terms with a team in the Western Conference.

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Sep 4 • 10:14 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Missouri supreme court blocks congressional maps backed by Trump for midterms

The decision marks a setback for Republicans in a national redistricting battle

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Sep 4 • 6:34 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Behind the Scenes with Kaitlan Collins: Trump administration won’t commit to a timeline in Iran as midterms loom large
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Sep 3 • 10:15 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Elon Musk’s super PAC starts spending to help GOP in midterms, including Texas’ Ken Paxton

Elon Musk's America PAC has disclosed its first spending on Republican candidates — roughly $800,000 across Senate and House races in multiple states. Who do you think this spending will impact most?

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Sep 3 • 9:29 PM EDT • Politics • scrippsnews.com
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Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail voting restrictions as midterms loom

The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to reject an order by a federal judge that halts it from implementing a new rule regulating mail ballots, hours after being unable to tell that judge whether the computer system that would govern the entire project was operational yet.

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Sep 3 • 8:25 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Dueling health priorities

As Republicans and Democrats hone their messaging ahead of the midterms, both parties agree the U.S. health care system needs an overhaul. But they’re pitching very different policies to achieve that.

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Sep 3 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • politico.com
Republicans fear Trump will keep super PAC money and not spend on the midterms

President Donald Trump has kept most of his super PAC money on the sidelines and been reticent on his spending plans, worrying Republicans ahead of this fall’s elections.

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Sep 3 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Trump says he’ll campaign for Republicans in 35 races ahead of the midterms

The president said he’ll travel to help out GOP candidates in competitive contests, including the Senate races in Alaska and Texas.

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Sep 2 • 10:15 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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As Midterms Loom, Democrats Feud Over Defections

The fight has highlighted party divisions and raised questions about how Democrats will run the House should they win the majority.

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Sep 2 • 8:17 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Presented with bleak polling, the White House moves to make the midterms about Trump

Despite economic headwinds and an unpopular war, Donald Trump’s allies believe that Republicans will win in November if only they can get the president’s base to turn out.

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Sep 2 • 7:07 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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In the Midterms, Will the Nepo-Baby Attack Work?

A New Hampshire senator’s daughter is running for office, and finds her name being used against her.

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Sep 2 • 6:55 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump says midterms won't impact Iran war efforts: 'I'm not running'

President Donald Trump said the looming November midterms won't affect his commitment to the Iran war ‒ noting that he's not on the ballot.

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Sep 2 • 5:10 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
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Trump Administration Launches Blitz to Find Elusive Voter Fraud Ahead of Midterms

The practice is exceedingly rare, but President Trump has fixated on rooting it out this year, claiming without evidence that tens of thousands of noncitizens are registered to vote.

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