A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that most Americans, from different political parties, do not support betting on election results through platforms like Kalshi or Polymarket. The survey was done as the U.S. midterm elections approach.
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60% of Americans oppose betting on election outcomes.
13% of people said they support betting on elections.
The poll was conducted by Reuters and Ipsos.
Betting platforms mentioned include Kalshi and Polymarket.
The poll results were released as the midterm elections get closer.
Views on election betting were measured across different political parties.
A portion of respondents were undecided or gave other answers (24%).
The poll sheds light on public opinion about gambling on political events.
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Ken Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate in Texas, responded to a leaked tape where he appeared to criticize President Donald Trump. Paxton said the clips did not reflect his true opinion and emphasized his ongoing support for President Trump.
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Ken Paxton is the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas for the 2026 election.
A leaked audio tape showed Paxton saying President Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas hurt his political support.
Paxton told Fox News the clips were taken out of context and that he supports President Trump.
Paxton highlighted his work with Trump and praised the president’s efforts.
Paxton’s senior adviser called the story “manipulated nonsense” aimed at creating false controversy.
Pollster feedback suggests Paxton’s support has improved since early September.
Paxton looks forward to campaigning with President Trump when he visits Texas.
The tape story was reported by The New York Times and Paxton is running against Democrat James Talarico.
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A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to temporarily stop running taxpayer-funded TV ads promoting him before the November midterm elections. The judge’s order pauses a $20 million ad campaign, following a lawsuit that said using public money this way is illegal.
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A US district judge in New York issued a temporary stop on the ads for at least 14 days starting Sunday evening.
The judge said the administration cannot start new ad deals or continue the current ones.
The ad campaign was planned to cost $20 million total, which now must be halted.
The legal challenge came from a watchdog group, a Democratic candidate, a labor union, and the union’s political action committee.
The lawsuit claimed the ads use taxpayer money to unfairly influence elections, which is not allowed by law.
President Trump said on social media that he views the ads as positive promotion and suggested he might pay for them with his own political funds.
The ads have aired on major TV networks during popular shows and sports events, costing taxpayers over $12 million.
The Democratic National Committee also filed a similar lawsuit to stop the ads.
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President Donald Trump said he is considering renaming the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean. He mentioned this during a rally in Tennessee, where he also talked about renaming Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico.
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President Trump spoke at a rally in Tennessee on Saturday.
He said he is thinking about renaming either the Atlantic Ocean or the Pacific Ocean.
The president previously made moves to rename other places like Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico.
His comments about renaming geographical features continue a pattern of such proposals.
The article does not specify what new names he is considering.
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Federal agents searched the home of U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation. The search was done by Homeland Security Investigations agents, but details about the investigation were not released.
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The search took place on a Monday.
It involved federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations.
Ilhan Omar is a Democratic congresswoman.
The investigation is criminal but no specific details were shared.
Vice President JD Vance has previously accused Omar of immigration fraud, which she denies.
Vance and a White House official have discussed investigating Omar.
Omar’s representative was contacted for comment but no response was reported.
Those who shared information with the press did so anonymously due to the ongoing inquiry.
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Justice Samuel Alito of the Supreme Court denied that he has a political bias. Some critics say the court's conservative majority was created to push specific political goals. The article discusses these views about the court’s political leaning.
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Justice Samuel Alito is part of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority.
Clarence Thomas is another conservative justice on the court.
Critics argue the court’s conservative majority was formed to advance political aims.
Alito has rejected claims that he has personal bias in his judicial work.
The Supreme Court influences important legal and political decisions in the U.S.
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Lynn Patton, an advisor to President Donald Trump, shared a photo with Teresa and Gia Giudice at the White House and expressed support for Joe Giudice, who was deported after serving time for fraud. Patton said that pardons are the president’s decision but believes in second chances and noted that Joe’s daughter needs him now more than ever.
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Lynn Patton is Deputy Assistant and Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump.
Teresa and Gia Giudice visited the White House for a Columbus Day event honoring Italian-American heritage.
Joe Giudice was deported to Italy in 2019 after serving a sentence for federal fraud charges.
Patton said pardons are decided solely by President Trump, based on recommendations from White House officials.
Joe Giudice has publicly asked President Trump for a second chance and a pardon.
Patton has known the Giudice family for nearly 20 years and supports second chances.
Joe and Teresa Giudice’s daughter, Milania, has had recent legal troubles, including an arrest for domestic violence.
The Trump administration has increased immigration enforcement and deportations during this time.
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A man named Emmanuel Tayo Akinkunmi, who became a U.S. citizen 15 years ago, may lose his citizenship and be deported because the government says he lied and used different names when applying. This case is part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to remove citizenship from people who got it through fraud.
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Emmanuel Tayo Akinkunmi was born in Nigeria and became a U.S. citizen in 2011.
The government says he used another identity, Ezekiel Aremu Adetayo, and abandoned his green card in 1993.
He was ordered excluded from the U.S. in 1997 but later got a new green card under his current name by denying previous use of other names.
When applying for citizenship, he allegedly denied being excluded or using another identity.
The lawsuit claims he was never legally admitted as a permanent resident and committed fraud to get citizenship.
The Trump administration has started a large campaign to denaturalize people who they say got citizenship illegally.
Denaturalization means taking away citizenship and is a rare, complex legal process.
This effort is part of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown since his return to office in 2025.
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Speaker Mike Johnson, the leader of the House Republican conference, said he plans to keep his leadership role even if the Republicans lose control of the House of Representatives. He described losing the House as unlikely and emphasized his commitment to serving his country.
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Mike Johnson is the Speaker and leader of the House Republican conference.
He expects Republicans to keep control of the House in the upcoming elections.
Johnson plans to remain the GOP leader even if they lose the House.
He wants to use his position to serve both his faith and country.
Johnson made these remarks publicly while discussing the party's future.
The House of Representatives is part of the U.S. Congress responsible for making laws.
Control of the House can affect which laws get passed and who leads key committees.
Johnson represents Louisiana in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Katie Zacharia has become President Donald Trump’s new White House press secretary just before the midterm elections. She will need to explain Trump’s policies clearly while handling tough questions about the administration’s record and foreign policy.
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Katie Zacharia started as President Trump’s press secretary on Monday.
She replaces Karoline Leavitt, who left in August to join Fox News.
Zacharia worked before for Trump’s media group and on his campaigns.
She faces the challenge of defending Trump’s record amid low approval ratings and a tough election.
Zacharia must explain mixed messages about foreign policy, including on Iran and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
President Trump praised her as a loyal supporter and said she will help share the administration’s achievements.
She will hold her first news briefing on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
The press secretary’s statements will be closely watched during the political campaign period.
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Speaker Mike Johnson spoke with CBS News about the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. He emphasized the importance of Republican voter turnout to win the elections.
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Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House and a Republican leader.
The conversation with CBS News took place ahead of the 2024 midterm elections.
Johnson stressed that Republicans need strong voter turnout to succeed.
The midterm elections will determine control of Congress.
Voter turnout generally affects election outcomes significantly.
President Donald Trump is actively campaigning for Republican candidates in this election cycle.
The interview was part of broader CBS News coverage on political and national issues.
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A university student in Bristol stabbed his housemate 30 times after waiting for him to come home. The attacker later called the police and pretended to have just found the victim’s body.
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The attack happened near the University of West England in Bristol on April 8th.
Zack Coughlan, 23, ambushed Jamie Collins, 21, in their garden.
Coughlan wore a mask, gloves, and black clothes during the attack.
After stabbing Collins, Coughlan cycled away, threw away his bloodstained clothes, and changed clothes.
Coughlan returned home, cooked pizza, and played games online before calling police eight hours later.
He initially told police he found Collins stabbed and tried to perform CPR.
CCTV footage from the house showed the attack.
Coughlan admitted to killing Collins but claimed he lost self-control and denied murder charges.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to stay as the leader of the Republican Party in the House of Representatives, even if his party loses the majority in the next election. He spoke about his future role and ongoing leadership within the party.
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Mike Johnson is the current Speaker of the House.
He is a member of the Republican Party (GOP).
Johnson plans to remain the GOP leader in the House regardless of election outcomes.
The GOP currently holds the majority in the House of Representatives.
Losing the majority would mean the Democrats gain control of the House.
Johnson’s statement suggests he is committed to leading his party during both majority and minority status.
The House Speaker is an important leadership role in the U.S. government.
Johnson’s comments were reported by CBS News.
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General Dan Caine said the U.S. military does not plan to be present at voting places. However, experts warn that if the government uses the Insurrection Act, military leaders will need clear rules to prevent voter intimidation.
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General Dan Caine testified that the military will not be at polling places.
The Insurrection Act allows the military to intervene in certain situations.
Experts are concerned about possible voter intimidation if the Act is used.
Military leaders will need clear rules about using force during elections.
The goal is to avoid scaring voters or interfering with the voting process.
This issue relates to plans connected to President Donald Trump’s election strategies.
The military’s role in elections is a sensitive and carefully regulated matter.
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A Colombian man named Álvaro Pulido has been arrested in the US for allegedly laundering over $2 billion linked to bribery schemes involving the Venezuelan government. He is accused of overcharging Venezuela for food and medicine contracts and laundering money through US bank accounts. Pulido will appear in a US court soon.
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Álvaro Pulido, 62, was arrested in a US Homeland Security operation.
He had been jailed in Venezuela since March 2023 on related charges.
US agencies offered a $10 million reward for information leading to his arrest.
He is charged in two federal indictments involving money laundering over $2 billion.
Prosecutors say Pulido and others bribed Venezuelan officials to win government contracts.
Pulido allegedly overcharged for supplies and moved the profits through foreign banks.
He worked with Alex Saab, another Colombian linked to Venezuela’s government, on laundering $350 million.
Alex Saab recently pleaded guilty in the US to money laundering charges and was extradited from Venezuela.
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A private pollster closely linked to Nigel Farage worked in an important role at the polling company Redfield & Wilton Strategies without public acknowledgment. The company became known for polling during the UK’s Covid lockdowns, but the pollster’s full involvement was not clear until recently.
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Chris Bruni-Lowe, Nigel Farage’s private pollster, had a key role in Redfield & Wilton Strategies from 2020 to 2022 and returned in 2025 to train interns.
Bruni-Lowe sometimes used the name “Chris Redfield” in communications and quotes published by media outlets.
Redfield & Wilton Strategies was founded in 2020 and is owned by Bruno Rodrigues, a lawyer; Philip van Scheltinga was its public face.
The company gained more recognition during the UK’s Covid lockdowns as its polls got media coverage.
There were questions raised about transparency because Bruni-Lowe’s role was hidden, especially given his ties to Farage and Reform UK.
Rodrigues said there was no official financial or commissioning relationship between Redfield & Wilton and Reform UK or Farage.
Dan Jukes, a senior adviser to Farage, tried to promote Redfield & Wilton’s polls in 2020; he recently resigned amid a scandal about overseas donors funding polling.
Reform UK’s internal inquiry cleared its officials of wrongdoing, but police are still investigating the matter.
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US immigration agents searched the home of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of a federal criminal investigation. The search was done with a court-authorized warrant, but no further details were provided.
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Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) carried out the search.
The search took place at Omar’s home in the Washington, DC, area.
The search was part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.
The Justice Department confirmed the search but gave no additional information.
Ilhan Omar was born in Somalia and came to the US at age eight.
Omar was first elected to Congress in 2018.
She is known as a critic of President Donald Trump.
It is unknown if Omar was home during the search.
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President Donald Trump is campaigning in Ohio to encourage Republican voters ahead of the midterm elections. His visits focus on building support in states that generally vote Republican.
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President Trump is holding a campaign rally in Ohio.
The goal is to rally Republican voters before the midterm elections.
Ohio is seen as a state that usually supports the Republican Party.
Republicans are making efforts to boost voter turnout in key states.
The midterm elections will decide control of Congress and affect future policies.
Campaign rallies are common ways for politicians to connect with voters.
The news is part of ongoing coverage of political events leading to the midterms.
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The upcoming midterm elections in Florida are likely to be influenced by changes in racial groups and voters’ responses to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Experts think these factors will affect which candidates win.
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Florida is holding midterm elections soon.
Race and ethnic group changes in the state may impact voter behavior.
President Donald Trump’s immigration policies are a key issue for many voters.
Analysts believe these racial and policy issues could decide election results.
The midterms will show how opinions about Trump influence Florida politics.
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The article discusses how elected judges and prosecutors in the U.S. may focus more on winning cases than on seeking the truth, especially when dealing with the death penalty. It highlights concerns about political pressure, possible mistakes in executions, and wrongful convictions in the American justice system.
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Capital punishment in the U.S. is influenced by political agendas, especially during election times.
Judges and prosecutors who seek election may prioritize results over fairness or truth.
Cases like Christa Pike's botched execution show problems with how the death penalty is carried out.
There is a risk of wrongful convictions in death penalty cases.
Medical ethics play a role in executions and raising concerns about humane treatment.
The U.S. approach to the death penalty differs from countries like France, which have abolished it.
The system raises important questions about human rights and the use of absolute power.
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