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Economic Data Undermine GOP Midterm Prospects
Recent economic data showed a rise in inflation to 3.7%, complicating Republican efforts during the midterm election season. The increase could impact voter sentiment and campaign strategies.
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The Hill
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is defending herself after coming under fire for sharing a video, which seemed to be AI-generated, in which she appeared in the place of rapper Kendrick Lamar during his 2025 Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance. In a clip Fox 13 Memphis' Rob Sneed posted to Insta
2026-10-17 20:50 UTC
The Hill
Recent data paints a bleak picture of the economy, lending Republicans another blow as midterm early-voting is underway. Annual inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), rose from 3.4 percent in August to 3.7 percent in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Wednesd
2026-10-17 21:00 UTC