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Blackburn on AI Kendrick Lamar clip backlash: It wasn’t ‘intended to offend’

17 October 2026 at 21:50
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is defending herself after coming under fire for sharing a video — which seemed to be AI-generated — in which she appeared in the place of rapper Kendrick Lamar during his 2025 Super Bowl LIX halftime show performance. In a clip Fox 13 Memphis’s Rob Sneed posted to Instagram Friday, the…

Susan Collins Criticizes Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment as ‘Very Telling’

17 October 2026 at 22:07
Ms. Collins, a Republican running in a crucial race, said the debate remark by Troy Jackson reflected how he treated women. Mr. Jackson defended his comment.

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Senator Susan Collins and Troy Jackson took part in a debate in a race that could be critical in the battle for control of the Senate.

Schumer: ‘Trump just gave Putin the best birthday gift he’ll get this year’

17 October 2026 at 17:06
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accused President Trump on Saturday of giving Russian President Vladimir Putin “the best birthday gift” after he waived new sanctions on Russia days before they were set to take effect. “By giving the Russian economy life support Trump’s deal with the devil keeps getting dirtier,” Schumer wrote in a…

How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms

17 October 2026 at 13:33
Four battleground congressional districts in the state reveal fault lines that are echoing nationwide.

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To see the dynamics shaping the midterms, look no further than Pennsylvania.

How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms

17 October 2026 at 10:01
Four battleground congressional districts in the state reveal fault lines that are echoing nationwide.

© Rachel Wisniewski for The New York Times

To see the dynamics shaping the midterms, look no further than Pennsylvania.

How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the Senate

16 October 2026 at 23:40
Alaska could play a pivotal role in Democrats' efforts to reclaim control of the Senate. In a debate, Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan faced questions about rising fuel costs driven by the war with Iran and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola pushed back against allegations that she mistreated staff members. Geoff Bennett discussed the race with Lori Townsend of Alaska Public Media.

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