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It’s Poll Watcher Training Season. Distrust Is on the Lesson Plan.
Groups are preparing thousands of observers for midterm elections in November. Some volunteers are being conditioned to expect bad behavior.
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Architects of Japan’s Easy-Money Policies Are Changing Their Minds
As the Bank of Japan weighs another rate increase on Friday, a divide over how Japan should confront inflation is widening.
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With Trump’s Plans Blocked, States Work to Restore Trust in Mail Voting
President Trump’s efforts to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms were thwarted by the Supreme Court, but they have sowed confusion and doubt among some voters.
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A ‘Blue Wave’ May Be Building, but How High?
A Times/Siena national poll suggests Republicans are reeling. Can they come back by depicting Democrats as too far to the left?
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Democrats Gain Midterms Edge as Trump Drags Down Republicans, Per Times/Siena Poll
Even some Republicans are losing faith in Trump’s economy, a New York Times/Siena poll found, and Democrats were favored on the top issues as the sprint to the midterms gets underway.
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Alex Bores Wants Democrats to Make AI Safety a 2028 Election Issue
Alex Bores, who lost a congressional primary contest that revolved around A.I. regulation, is trying to position himself at the center of the conversation for the next presidential election.
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U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says
Troy E. Meink’s comments were the first public acknowledgment of American weapons in orbit. The Pentagon has been preparing for potential conflict in space with Russia or China.
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Capturing Time: How Photography Shapes Our View of the World
Photography has always been a fascinating subject for me. There’s something magical about capturing a moment in time and being able to revisit it whenever you want. It’s like holding a piece of history in your hands. Today, I want to explore how photography shapes our view of the world, not just through the images…
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Look Ahead to the Week of September 14, 2026 | House and Senate Return for Final Push Before Midterm Elections
Alston & Bird’s Legislative & Public Policy Group previews the week ahead highlighting anticipated federal legislative, regulatory, and political activity, and key upcoming actions in Congress, the Administration, and relevant policy arenas….By: Alston & Bird
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Look Ahead to the Week of September 14, 2026 | House and Senate Return for Final Push Before Midterm Elections
Alston & Bird’s Legislative & Public Policy Group previews the week ahead highlighting anticipated federal legislative, regulatory, and political activity, and key upcoming actions in Congress, the Administration, and relevant policy arenas….By: Alston & Bird