There are now fewer than 100 days until Election Day in November. Here’s how NPR’s Mara Liasson sees the midterm campaign shaping up.
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Kalshi attacks Wisconsin law banning election bets as ‘voter suppression’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFile photo: Residents vote in Madison, Wisconsin, on April 1, 2025. Wisconsin election officials recently warned voters in the state that betting on the midterms could disqualify their vote or …
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Politics chat: How the war with Iran will shape midterms, Troy Jackson enters Maine Senate race
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe’ll look at how the war with Iran might shape the outcome for the 2026 Midterm elections, as well as how the new Democratic senate candidate in Maine might fare …
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Maine Democrats have chosen their candidate to run against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson, former state lawmaker, steps in where the scandal-plagued Graham Platner stepped out.
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Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLori Walsh was laid off and her public affairs show canceled following the loss of federal funding. She’s now back at South Dakota Public Broadcasting as a podcaster, thanks to …
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Trump’s replacement tariffs continue to put pressure on U.S. economy
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump slapped replacement tariffs on 59 countries and the European Union to replace expiring ones.
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Former President Joe Biden attends the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center on June 18 in Chicago. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott …
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Week in Politics: Iran War; Trump attends solemn ritual; nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration is seeking tens of billions of dollars in supplemental appropriations for the Iran War, a war which the president and allies have repeatedly claimed is already won.
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Democrats in Maine gather to replace Graham Platner in the race against Susan Collins
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMaine Democrats will gather Saturday to name a new nominee in the race for U.S. Senate. Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is seen as the front-runner. Above, Jackson speaks …
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St. Louis Democratic House primary exposes party rifts over Israel
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSt. Louis Public Radio hosted one of the first media appearances this year between Rep. Wesley Bell and former Congresswoman Cori Bush. The primary race is a rematch of a …