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Thom Tillis is predicting a “whoop-ass” for Republicans in the midterms — even labeling it in his calendar as such. “When the bullshit becomes policy that's problematic,” he told our @jmart. “You get this November.” Listen to his interview: politi.co/4ib1c0L

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Nahal Toosi · Oct 22, 2026 · 1:22 PM UTC

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NEW COLUMN: On Ukraine and beyond, we know Donald Trump can seem inconsistent and incoherent. But his persistence — and creativity — in pushing an agenda are underrated. So is it even possible to "Trump-proof" the world? politico.com/news/magazine/2…

Did You Really Think Trump Would Side with Ukraine?

This is a man who will never stop wanting certain things.

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POLITICO · Oct 22, 2026 · 2:04 PM UTC

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How a fake pollster may have moved some 2026 elections politi.co/4ia0alw

How a fake pollster may have moved some 2026 elections

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POLITICO · Oct 22, 2026 · 1:37 PM UTC

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Crypto shareholder sues Trump, family-backed crypto venture politi.co/4z3kFHR

Crypto shareholder sues Trump, family-backed crypto venture

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POLITICO · Oct 22, 2026 · 1:07 PM UTC

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America’s Breadbasket needs bread, and soaring diesel prices and fertilizer costs are putting the squeeze on farmers who voted for President Donald Trump, prompting some to rethink their Republican loyalties. 🎧 Playbook Pod: politi.co/4z4B12M

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POLITICO · Oct 22, 2026 · 1:03 PM UTC

Mamdani to campaign with Hochul, cementing a fruitful alliance politi.co/4BlWW74

Mamdani to campaign with Hochul, cementing a fruitful alliance

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POLITICO · Oct 22, 2026 · 1:03 PM UTC

This House Democrat sees an opening to beat John Fetterman in 2028 politi.co/4dQsqbz

Democrats are eyeing a John Fetterman challenge. Chris Deluzio is already laying the groundwork.

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POLITICO · Oct 22, 2026 · 12:56 PM UTC

Top Senate Finance Democrat maps out clean energy plan politi.co/4dTUvyR

Top Senate Finance Democrat maps out clean energy plan

Sen. Ron Wyden wants to bring back a program he says new data proves was wildly successful.

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POLITICO · Oct 22, 2026 · 12:32 PM UTC

Australian treasurer says opponents want higher inflation for political gain politi.co/4zRQ545

Australian treasurer says opponents want higher inflation for political gain

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POLITICO · Oct 22, 2026 · 12:30 PM UTC

'Definitely billions': Jim Chalmers confirms budget impact of higher borrowing costs politi.co/4zMUC7x

'Definitely billions': Jim Chalmers confirms budget impact of higher borrowing costs

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POLITICO · Oct 22, 2026 · 12:30 PM UTC

Trump’s coalition will not stay with the GOP “once we go back to traditional Republican platform priorities,” Thom Tillis told our @jmart. Listen to his full interview: politi.co/4ib1c0L

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POLITICO · Oct 22, 2026 · 12:13 PM UTC

Rising bond yields will add billions to budget pressure: Australian treasurer politi.co/4z5mMuP

Rising bond yields will add billions to budget pressure: Australian treasurer

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POLITICO · Oct 22, 2026 · 12:02 PM UTC

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Banks and crypto are at war — except on the campaign trail politi.co/4slaWKq

Banks and crypto are at war — except on the campaign trail

The two rival industries are spending millions to help elect many of the same candidates.

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POLITICO · Oct 22, 2026 · 12:02 PM UTC

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Capitol agenda: Some Republicans get bipartisan curious politi.co/4yzZPyK

Capitol agenda: Some Republicans get bipartisan curious

A new POLITICO poll shows that 66% of Republican voters this midterm want a Democratic House to find common ground with President Donald Trump to pass legislation next year, assuming the party flips...