Tag: Midterms 2026
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Obama Laughed at the Cheesecake Factory. Its Customers Just Set a Record.
Obama joked that Trump has the White House “looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory.” Days later the chain reported a record $1.03 billion quarter, with comparable sales up 15.2%. Here’s what the joke says about how elites see the families who save up for a night out, and how Republicans should use it.
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The Fed Blinked Before the Midterms. Two Dissenters Wanted a Hike.
The Fed held rates at 3.75% to 4% in a 10-2 vote, six days before the midterms, even as it admits inflation remains elevated. Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack wanted a hike. Here’s what the pause means for your wallet, and why Washington’s spending is the other half of the inflation story.
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36 Million Have Already Voted. Republicans Can’t Wait for Tuesday.
More than 36 million Americans have already voted, and in states that track party, registered Democrats make up 45% of early voters to about 31% for Republicans. That’s not a result, but it is a warning. Here’s what the early voting numbers really say and why conservatives shouldn’t wait for Election Day.
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Gas Fell 21 Cents. Consumer Confidence Jumped. Washington, Take the Hint.
Consumer confidence jumped 7.5 points to 91.7 in October, and the Conference Board tied the rebound to easing gas prices. But families still expect 5.8% inflation and plan to spend less. Here’s what the survey says about your wallet, and why more American energy and less federal borrowing matter.
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Trump Says Warships Could Stop Off Cuba After Iran. Havana Should Listen.
At a Fort Myers rally, President Trump said warships coming home from the Iran war could stop off Cuba. Moments later, Marco Rubio said now is the time. Here is what was said and what it means.
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Mike Waltz Says the Iran War Could Last Another Year. Believe Him.
UN Ambassador Mike Waltz told the Financial Times the Iran war could last another year as Brent crude climbed above $114 a barrel.
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The DOJ Is Investigating Corey Lewandowski. Good.
The DOJ is reviewing a DHS watchdog referral on Corey Lewandowski over contracting, including a $220 million ad deal. He denies wrongdoing.
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Trump Just Drafted American Oil Into National Defense
Trump signed a memo using the Defense Production Act to boost U.S. oil production, refining, and pipelines. Here’s what it does and what to watch.
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New Hampshire Said No Student IDs at the Polls. The Supreme Court Agreed.
Less than two weeks before Election Day, the Supreme Court sided with New Hampshire. On Thursday, the justices let the state enforce its New Hampshire student ID rule for the Nov. 3 midterms. In short, a college ID card will not get anyone a ballot in the Granite State this fall. The order was brief…
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Louise Lucas Wrote Virginia’s Budget. The Feds Say She Ran a Pot Ring Too.
Federal prosecutors charged Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas and six others in an alleged $4.5 million marijuana racketeering scheme. She denies the charges.
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