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Trump and GOP Close Midterms With Ugly Personal Attacks

31 October 2026 at 12:05
Facing backlash over inflation and anger with the president, Republicans have turned to an onslaught of baseless claims about Democratic candidates.

Β© Alex Kent/The New York Times

President Trump has repeatedly redrawn the bounds of acceptable discourse in American politics. Many Republicans are following his lead.

El-Sayed Clashes With Former Primary Rival Who Demanded His Apology

31 October 2026 at 07:15
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens traded sharply critical comments Friday, escalating intraparty tensions in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race.

Β© Nic Antaya for The New York Times

Representative Haley Stevens of Michigan has agreed to campaign with her former Senate primary opponent Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.

In Michigan, El-Sayed Faces Heat From Former Primary Rival as Election Nears

29 October 2026 at 06:39
Representative Haley Stevens has been less than enthusiastic about Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, injecting late intraparty tensions into a race that could decide Senate control.

Β© Nic Antaya for The New York Times

Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail

The 44th president sharply criticized Mr. Trump, who hit back later in the day. Mr. Obama also assailed Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor of Ohio.

Β© Victor J. Blue for The New York Times

Former President Barack Obama sharply criticized President Trump on Saturday in Ohio.
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