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Above Iran’s Capital, a Trump Impersonator Dances in a Jail Cell

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By: Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi
22 October 2026 at 22:25
The Islamic republic has long used billboards in Tehran to mock its opponents and hammer home its messaging, but this piece of performance propaganda is perhaps the most eccentric yet.

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Why Many Voters Are Unhappy With the Economy

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By: Ben Casselman · Nour Idriss · Stephanie Swart and Edward Vega
22 October 2026 at 19:13
With the midterms approaching, the economy is a top concern for voters. Our chief economic correspondent, Ben Casselman, describes which aspects of the economy have voters so frustrated.

Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race

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By: Jess Bidgood
22 October 2026 at 21:00
Chris Pappas, the Democratic nominee in New Hampshire, would make history if he won. On the campaign trail, he doesn’t dwell on it.

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Representative Chris Pappas addresses a primary night crowd in September. At his side is his husband, Vann Bentley.

Stocks See Steepest Decline in Months Amid A.I. Worries

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By: Aruni Soni
22 October 2026 at 21:11
The S&P 500 index fell over 1.4 percent, its largest daily decline since July, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped nearly 2.5 percent, that index’s biggest one-day decline since June.

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Farmers, Health Care and Highways: 5 Takeaways from the Kansas Senate Debate

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By: Jess Bidgood and Lisa Lerer
22 October 2026 at 03:54
The Republican incumbent, Roger Marshall, is facing a surprisingly tough challenge from the Democratic nominee, Adam Hamilton.

© Pool photo by Charlie Riedel

Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas, right, a Republican, and his Democratic opponent, Adam Hamilton, participated in a debate Wednesday night.

MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways

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By: Reid J. Epstein
22 October 2026 at 03:43
Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.

© Pool photo by Robin Buckson

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, left, and former Representative Mike Rogers are facing off in Michigan in one of this year’s most competitive Senate races.

Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud

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By: Zach Montague and Shawn Hubler
22 October 2026 at 03:41
The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.

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California voters casting ballots last November in a statewide special election.

Vance Defends Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Mother Despite Backlash

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By: Campbell Robertson and Bayliss Wagner
21 October 2026 at 23:20
The vice president backed an advertisement featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s mother, who has been estranged from Dr. Acton since her stepfather was charged with child rape.

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Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for governor of Ohio was engulfed in controversy over an ad featuring the mother of his Democratic opponent.

Oregon Teacher Disputes Account of Her Heroism During School Shooting

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By: Anna Griffin
21 October 2026 at 22:57
Becky Drury, who was said to have shielded a student during a deadly shooting in Bend, refuted the account. “The truth is I was shot before I had any chance to act.”

© Jordan Gale for The New York Times

Last week, a teenage gunman fatally shot three children and one teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Ore.
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