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A lackluster response to North Carolina flooding disasters is eroding Republican support in one county
At more than $52m, the race has become the most expensive in US history, but residents are fed up with flooding
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We answered your US midterm questions on the economy, the Iran war, immigration and more
Millions of Americans are expected to vote in the midterm elections, which could reshape the country. What do you need to know before you head to the polls?
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You can go your own way: US diverges from world on emergency preparedness
As governments urge public to prepare for cyber-attacks and natural disasters, US focuses on military preparation
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ICE rapidly re-arresting immigrants released after winning court petitions
Many are challenging their detention using habeas corpus filings only to be arrested again, in violation of court orders
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Two economists studied California's billionaire tax. They reached wildly different conclusions
What happens in California could shape how America taxes the superrich. But will its billionaire tax fill state coffers — or drain them?
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Democrat Stevens defends endorsement switch to Republican Rogers two days before election
But she refuses to be drawn on her rationale for switching candidates in the closely-fought US Senate race.
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Spoiler candidates are nothing new in US politics. It’s clear why Trump is targeting Peltola
Republicans are focused on a race that could flip the Senate – and where an Alaska Native is favored
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‘The content creator election’: digital streamers and TV networks face off for midterms coverage
Journalists such as Jim Acosta and Scott MacFarlane are now competing against their former employers for eyeballs
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Texas voters on high gas prices under Trump: ‘Probably made me go more Democrat’
In state where driving is part of life, president’s pledge to lower prices at the pumps cuts little ice
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Who funded the midterms? Inside US elections’ historic bipartisan spending
Major changes in US law and industry have shifted the sources of large contributions to political campaigns – and how much they spend
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Government making up China policy as it goes along, say MPs
A report by the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee said decision-making had been characterised by "inconsistency".
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Kamala Harris returns to campaign trail – as focus turns to 2028 presidential race
Former vice-president has not yet ruled out another run for Democratic nomination – but is she the person to manifest a more successful future?
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