Politics
Economic Data and Midterm Election Outlook
The U.S. economy showed growth in the third quarter, but many Americans still struggle with affordability ahead of the midterms. Republican Party faces a potential Senate wipeout.
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NPR
GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.4% in the third quarter in the last major read on the economy ahead of the midterm elections — but many Americans continue to struggle with affordability.
2026-10-29 13:05 UTC
The Hill
A year ago, losing control of the Senate seemed rather unlikely for Republicans. Today, the fact that their Senate majority is in doubt at all is a major rebuke.
2026-10-29 13:00 UTC