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FOR SUBSCRIBERSWhite House says new pro-Trump ad funded by the ‘U.S. government’ is a ‘public service announcement’
The ad praises Trump and plays a song with the words “love me” repeated. The administration has not disclosed more details about its funding source.
FOR SUBSCRIBERSHow race and religion could make Appalachia a battleground in Ohio’s governor contest
Democrat Amy Acton is looking to make gains in the heavily white, Christian, rural counties where Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has underperformed.
Inside NBC News’ polling averages: Democrats enjoy biggest lead yet in the race for Congress
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s approval rating is at a low point for his second term.
FOR SUBSCRIBERS‘You’re going to see more of it’: Republican candidates distance themselves from Trump
On issues like the Iran war and the economy, a number of GOP candidates in competitive races are trying to show some separation from the president.
FOR SUBSCRIBERSWhy corruption is popping up in Republican and Democratic election ads nationwide
Candidates from both parties all over the country are running against stock trading by members of Congress.
California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots
The court ruled that the move from Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who ran unsuccessfully for governor this year, was “unlawful.” 
FOR SUBSCRIBERSPoll: Voters grow more concerned about capitalism, but they’re still wary of socialism and the DSA
More young voters have positive views of socialism than of capitalism for the first time in NBC News polling.
FOR SUBSCRIBERSMichigan Republicans break with Trump on Iran, AI and data centers
The GOP candidates running in some of the country’s most important races are splitting with the president over key issues.
Republican candidates highlight healthcare in 2026, battling voter distrust
According to the latest NBC News poll, voters trust Democrats over Republicans on healthcare by 22 points. Three Republican strategists say the GOP is trying to narrow the advantage.
FOR SUBSCRIBERSDemocratic governors rush to rein in AI amid tech industry and voter concerns
As Trump has rejected calls for increased AI regulation, Democrats at the state level are looking to fill the void on the fast-moving issue. 
FOR SUBSCRIBERSByron Donalds scrubs most Trump references from new campaign site for Florida governor’s race
Donalds’ campaign said the new site is designed to focus on policy issues. The move comes as Trump faces low approval ratings and a challenging political environment.
