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Today in Politics, Bulletin 461. 9/17/26

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Today in Politics, Bulletin 461. 9/17/26 Ron Filipkowski Sep 17 ∙ … As every indicator increasingly suggests a wipeout for Republicans in the midterms, their nominees in key races continue to attempt to distance themselves from Trump, including the ones who fully embraced all things MAGA just weeks ago. … NYT: “In Georgia , Republican strategists are privately discussing whether the Senate race has drifted beyond the party’s reach. In Kansas , JD Vance campaigned for a Senate Republican, even though a Democrat there has not been elected to the chamber since 1932. In Nebraska , a new Republican super PAC just sprang up to spend to defend a billionaire incumbent.” … “Across the country, Trump’s political operation is suddenly investing in what once appeared to be bright-red Senate races and House districts, including several in TX that his party claimed to have safely gerrymandered only a year ago. Less than 7 weeks before the midterm elections, the political environment has deteriora...
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Donald Trump’s biggest donors

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  My Republican opponent has made his playbook perfectly clear: Bring Donald Trump’s extreme agenda into New Mexico. That includes cutting lifelines like SNAP, Medicaid, and Universal Childcare. We cannot let that happen. Medicaid, SNAP, and WIC helped me raise my child as a single mother. I know what it’s like to work hard to make ends meet, stretch every dollar, and depend on these programs to keep my family afloat. New Mexicans simply cannot afford to lose them — especially at a time when Donald Trump is creating an affordability crisis. That’s why I’m running — and why this campaign is powered by over 145,000 grassroots supporters who believe in a better future for New Mexico. And while my Republican opponent’s average donation is almost 11 times mine, our campaign is powered by everyday New Mexicans, while his is funded by some of Donald Trump’s biggest donors. I am ready to fight to lower the cost of gas, groceries, and healthcare and invest in making our communities safer....
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šŸ’„ U.S. shifts $52 million in military aid toward Latin America

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  Previous Newsletters Burst Your Bubble We all are in unique situations and our news diets reflect that. In these newsletters, we highlight some stories that really resonate with certain audiences and let you read the news from someone else's shoes. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe to Ground News Premium to get access to this newsletter. Learn More   East Coast Urbanite Sep 11th · New York CDC plans $50M study of 9/11's child survivors About 25,000 children lived or went to school near the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, and many were exposed to toxic dust. Congress has now funded a long-term study to track their health as they reach adulthood, filling a gap left by earlier 9/11 research. 68% Center Coverage: 57 Sources Read More Sep 15th · Massachusetts Massachusetts governor proposes improved postpartum healthcare after Lindsay Clancy trial Gov. Maura Healey is proposing free home visits from nurses for every new parent in the state and expanded mental healt...
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