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House Sends Hegseth Impeachment Resolution to Judiciary Committee, Effectively Killing It for Now
The 211-204 vote came after 11 Democrats missed the procedural motion, and Democrats are expected to revive impeachment when the new Congress opens Jan. 3 with a solid majority.
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Democrats Win House and Senate in Midterm Wave, Notching Historic Firsts
Democrats took both chambers for the last two years of Trump's presidency, flipped Senate seats in Texas, Kansas, South Carolina and Maine, and elected the first Muslim senator and the first Black woman governor.
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Media Monitor: NPR Outlines Election Night Indicators, Alaska Senate Probe and Swing Voter Findings
NPR Politics previews six election night indicators, reports an Alaska investigation into a same-name Senate candidate, and details swing voter focus groups and a Mississippi race drawing Trump and Harris.
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Media Monitor: NPR Outlines Democratic Path Through Red States, DOJ Election Monitoring Plans
NPR Politics reports Democrats must win toss-up Senate races in five states Trump carried by 13 points, while the Justice Department begins notifying counties it wants to monitor on Election Day.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Midterm Ad Spending Tops $10 Billion as Trump Shifts Campaign Travel
NPR Politics reports midterm TV ad spending has passed $10 billion and could near $12 billion, while President Trump has campaigned with fewer than a third of the Republicans he pledged to help.
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Media Monitor: NPR Says Polls Show Democratic Momentum as Midterms Near, Warns Against "Polling Freakout"
NPR Politics reports Democrats have gained ground in recent months and are favored for the House, while cautioning voters about poll accuracy, AI-generated surveys and weak state-level data.
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Media Monitor: NPR Promotes 2026 Election Coverage Hub Ahead of Midterms
NPR is directing audiences to its 2026 Election tab, a hub for national and local midterm coverage, with live special coverage planned for Election Night on November 3.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Democrats Gain Edge One Month Out From Midterm Elections
NPR Politics reports Democrats are favored to win the House and have pulled the Senate within reach one month from Election Day, as President Trump's approval sits at 37%.
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Media Monitor: NPR Poll Finds Trump Approval Near Record Lows as Republicans Face Midterm Headwinds
NPR reports its latest poll shows President Trump's approval at near record lows and Democrats holding a 12-point advantage among registered voters ahead of the midterms.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports AI Safety Debate Becomes Political Flashpoint Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
NPR Politics reports the AI safety debate has become a political flashpoint, with the issue on the agenda at this week's Trump-Xi meeting and Congress unlikely to act before the midterms.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on GOP Convention, Midterm Pressures and 9/11 Anniversary
NPR Politics reports Trump headlined a Dallas GOP convention amid low approval ratings and an unpopular Iran war, while covering voter unease over tariffs, vote-by-mail and the 25th 9/11 anniversary.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Midterm Campaign Kickoff, Government Funding, and Lake Ontario Renaming Dispute
NPR is reporting on the unofficial kickoff of the midterm election campaign, congressional action to avert a government shutdown, and the Trump administration's push to rename Lake Ontario.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Voter Uncertainty, Iran Sanctions, and Dolly Parton's Passing
NPR Politics reports on voter uncertainty surrounding mail-in ballots, new U.S. sanctions against Iran, and the death of country music icon Dolly Parton, among other top stories from the week.
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Media Monitor: NPR reports on winding down primary season, national debt, and a disputed Census Bureau report
NPR Politics is reporting on the conclusion of primary season, the U.S. national debt reaching $40 trillion, and an exclusive look into a disputed Census Bureau report on 2020 election voting irregularities.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Voter Openness to Political Change, Federal Probes, and White House Departures
NPR reports Americans are open to major political changes, including proportional representation and democratic socialism. Federal regulators are probing 'mention markets,' and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is departing. President Trump also signed an executive order on childhood vaccines.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Progressive Primary Wins, Fauci Contempt Vote, and Stalled Job Market
NPR reports on a shift towards progressive candidates in Democratic primaries, a Senate committee's contempt vote against Anthony Fauci, and a stalled U.S. job market in July.
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Media Monitor: NPR reports on Michigan Senate primary, Blanche nomination, Manchin's independent initiative, and European wildfires
NPR is reporting on a contentious Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, President Trump's temporary withdrawal of Todd Blanche's AG nomination, Joe Manchin's new independent initiative, and ongoing wildfires in France and Spain.
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Media Monitor: NPR reports on shifting Iran War politics, new tariffs, Trump's campaign trail activity, and a Saudi nuclear deal
NPR is reporting on President Trump's Iran War challenges, new tariffs, his increased midterm campaigning, and a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, alongside Maine's Senate race and nursing demand.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Trump's Primetime Address, ICE Policy, and Sen. Graham's Legacy
NPR is reporting on President Trump's primetime address pushing for a new voter ID law, the reversal of an ICE traffic stop pause, and the foreign policy legacy of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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Media Monitor: Platner's Campaign Ends Amid Rape Allegation; Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over
NPR Politics reports on the end of Graham Platner's Senate campaign due to a rape allegation, President Trump's declaration that the Iran ceasefire is 'OVER,' and concerns over election oversight and immigration policies.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Divided Fourth of July, Supreme Court Rulings, and Heat Wave
NPR is reporting on a divided Fourth of July celebration centered on President Trump, significant Supreme Court rulings including birthright citizenship, and extreme heat warnings across the U.S.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Trump's Mixed Week, SCOTUS Rulings, and Midterm Dynamics
NPR is reporting on President Trump's recent political challenges and victories, including Supreme Court decisions on immigration, legislative hurdles, and key midterm election insights, alongside other national news.
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Media Monitor: NPR reports on Trump's low approval, Iran talks, SCOTUS gun ruling, DHS concerns, and Obama Center opening
NPR reports President Trump faces record low approval ratings, particularly on the economy. It also covers postponed U.S.-Iran talks, a Supreme Court gun ruling, DHS concerns, and the Obama Presidential Center's opening.
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Media Monitor: NPR Details Political Scandals, Immigration Court Closure, and FISA Renewal Breakdown
NPR is reporting on a new political reality where scandals don't deter voters, the closure of San Francisco's immigration court, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, and the collapse of FISA renewal talks.
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Media Monitor: Republicans Show Varied Pushback on Trump Policies and Appointments, Key Legislation Fails
NPR reports on Republican pushback against President Trump, including a House vote on Iran and tepid responses to appointments. The DOJ's anti-weaponization fund faced judicial blocks and congressional debate, while other stories covered Alabama's voting map and George Santos's legal…
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Texas Primaries, National Political Trends, and Aging Voting Systems
NPR is reporting on significant primary election outcomes in Texas, including Sen. John Cornyn's defeat, and broader national political shifts like redistricting, aging voting systems, and new immigration tactics.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Trump's "YOLO" Politics, GOP Pushback, and Shifting Democratic Priorities
NPR is reporting on President Trump's aggressive political strategies, including controversial endorsements and a new "anti-weaponization" fund, which has drawn criticism from within his own party. The outlet also covers evolving Democratic campaign messaging and the ongoing challenges for DACA…
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Key Primary Elections and Redistricting Battles
NPR is reporting on upcoming primary elections across seven states, highlighting President Trump's influence, significant redistricting changes, and other key House and Senate races.
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