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President Donald Trump highlighted a multibillion-dollar Maryland shipbuilding investment while campaigning on manufacturing, national security and the economy ahead of the midterm elections.
Republican strategists are debating whether record outside spending can offset difficult polling and expensive late advertising in competitive 2026 midterm races.
Governorships and state legislatures are drawing increased attention as both parties target races that could change policy control in several states.
New race ratings and polling have increased Democratic hopes of gaining Senate seats, while Republicans are shifting resources toward tighter contests.
ABC and Disney are challenging an early FCC review of broadcast licenses, arguing that the process threatens editorial independence and First Amendment protections.
Disney attorneys told a federal court that the FCC's unusual early review of ABC licenses could chill speech and punish editorial decisions.
CBS polling indicates that prices remain a dominant factor in how many voters judge the economy as the midterm campaign enters its final weeks.
The president is campaigning for Republican candidates while facing voter dissatisfaction over prices, the economy and foreign-policy decisions.
An AP-NORC survey found low approval for the president's handling of living costs and the broader economy, with inflation central to voter concerns.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are working to boost Republican turnout in reliably conservative areas ahead of the midterms.