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Republicans break from Trump amid growing signs of midterm trouble

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Sat Sep 26 2026

 
President Donald Trump campaigns for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia, North Carolina, on Sept. 16, 2026.

Republican midterm candidates are increasingly breaking from President Trump, whose approval rating is at a record low five weeks from the election.

COVID cases are 'growing' in several states, according to CDC reports.
 

COVID cases are rising in some states. See the map

An early fall increase in COVID-19 cases is being reported in several states. Maps show where activity is increasing.

US Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Deb Fischer and Vice President-elect JD Vance depart the White House for the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.
 

New 2028 primary poll hints at potential vice presidential showdown

A new poll from McLaughlin & Associates shows these two potential candidates leading the way ahead of the 2028 presidential primaries.

President Donald Trump gestures as he hosts the 2026 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Champions from Indiana University at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 11, 2026.
 

Why is Donald Trump at Texas vs Tennessee college football game?

Here's why President Donald Trump is in attendance on Rocky Top on Saturday for a top-15 matchup between Texas and Tennessee.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump prepare to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, to the White House ahead of a state dinner in Washington, DC, on Sept. 24, 2026.
 

Melania Trump's unusual state dinner look makes statement

For the dinner honoring China's president, Melania Trump decided against a traditional gown and opted for a pair of Dolce & Gabbana pants.

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A record number of people left ICE amid its hiring spree: Exclusive

In the first half of 2026, more ICE workers quit than in any other full calendar year since 2012, according to Office of Personnel Management data.

Elena Gasparini, a senior at Tomball Memorial High School, says she incorporated crowns into her mum to reference her pageant title as Miss Tomball, a local beauty-pageant title.
 

Kasey Musgraves and the wild homecoming looks shocking the internet

Kacey Musgraves showed off a Texas homecoming mum. Here’s why these giant flowers are such a big deal.

Safety drones, seen flying through a Coffee County high school, are part of a new safety initiative to stop school shooters in Georgia.
 

Schools hope attack drones will stop active shooters

Schools in Colorado, Florida and Georgia have agreed to participate in pilot program deploying drones to keep students safe from active shooters.

In a combination image, Saidah Belo-Osagie, left, and Grace Reiter are  joining the cast of SNL on Saturday. The two comedians who found success on social media.
 

What to know about the two new ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast members

Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie are the new performers on "Saturday Night Live." Here's what to know about are their origins as online comedians.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the 12th St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova
 

US, Europe worry Russia is testing NATO with hybrid attacks and sabotage

As Russia struggles on the battlefield in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has stepped up his attempts to challenge NATO’s unity and weaken support for Kyiv.

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