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Trump-Aligned Political Groups Pour More Than $130 Million Into Midterm Campaign Advertising

Political groups aligned with President Donald Trump are deploying more than $130 million across competitive congressional races as both parties intensify spending ahead of the November midterm elections. ([AP News][14])
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US Markets Rebound After Initial Fed-Hike Selloff as Oil Prices and Treasury Yields Ease
White House Moves to Align Childhood Vaccine Recommendations With Selected Peer-Country Practices
Trump Administration Declares National Emergency Over Foreign Risks to US Bulk-Power Equipment
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