Fake polls are stirring controversy in U.S. politics as the midterm elections approach. The article also discusses close Senate races in Minnesota, recent political updates in Texas and South Carolina, and President Donald Trump’s campaign events in red states.
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Fake polling data is causing concern among both major political parties.
The midterm elections are nearing, increasing attention on polling accuracy.
The Minnesota Senate race is becoming more competitive.
Political developments are occurring in Texas and South Carolina.
President Donald Trump is actively campaigning in conservative, or "red," states.
The Hill’s Bill Sammon and Decision Desk HQ’s chief elections analyst are providing coverage and analysis.
The controversy involves questions about the reliability of polling information used during campaigns.
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A Florida police officer, Brian Louis Sguros, is accused of stealing the identity and home of a man he found dead during a welfare check in 2022. Sguros reportedly used the man's identity to take control of the property, renovate it, and tried to claim ownership before the true heirs reclaimed it.
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Brian Louis Sguros, a Lauderhill police officer, found Dennis West dead in July 2022.
Sguros falsely claimed West had no family and posed as his friend to the medical examiner’s office.
He paid West’s home taxes and utilities, using West’s ID to get city permits for repairs.
Sguros spent over $210,000 of his own money repairing the house between 2022 and 2025.
He accessed West’s personal information using law enforcement databases without permission.
In 2025, Sguros and his spouse tried to claim legal ownership of the house with the property appraiser.
The scam was discovered when a real estate company bought the home from West’s heirs and confronted Sguros.
Sguros was charged with official misconduct and criminal use of a deceased person’s ID and was released on bond.
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Candidates for Senate seats in Michigan and Kansas debated on Wednesday night as they make final efforts before the upcoming midterm elections in 10 days. President Donald Trump is traveling to Iowa to campaign and support candidates during this final stretch.
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Senate candidates in Michigan and Kansas held debates on Wednesday night.
The debate in Michigan featured former Rep. Mike Rogers (Republican) and Abdul El-Sayed (Democrat).
Rogers questioned El-Sayed about alleged connections to the Muslim Brotherhood.
The debates were part of the final campaign efforts before the midterm elections.
President Donald Trump is visiting Iowa to campaign for candidates.
The midterm elections will take place in 10 days.
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Two recent polls show President Donald Trump’s approval rating at record lows of 32 percent and 36 percent among U.S. adults and likely voters. Democrats lead Republicans by about 10 points in national congressional ballot measures as the November midterm elections approach.
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CNN/SSRS poll reports 32% approval for President Trump among U.S. adults.
The New York Times/Siena University poll shows 36% approval among likely voters.
Democrats lead Republicans by 10-11 points in national congressional ballot measures in both polls.
Economic dissatisfaction, including concerns about inflation and gas prices, affects voter opinions.
President Trump’s approval is seven points lower than before the 2018 midterms.
Approval among Republicans dropped from 88% in February 2025 to 74% in the latest poll.
Independent voters largely disapprove of Trump’s performance.
Both polls surveyed thousands of Americans in mid-October with a small margin of error.
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The article argues that not all immigration enforcement actions by President Trump's administration should be opposed. It suggests there are some immigration policies that everyone can agree on, regardless of political views.
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The article focuses on immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump's administration.
It claims there are certain immigration measures that have broad support.
It suggests that critics should not reject all immigration policies outright.
The article implies some policies may be reasonable or effective.
It encourages a more balanced view of immigration enforcement actions.
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Military fighter jets intercepted a small plane that entered restricted airspace over Clemson, South Carolina, while President Donald Trump was holding a rally nearby. The plane was monitored until it landed safely, and violating such airspace restrictions can lead to legal consequences.
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Fighter jets, specifically F-16s, were sent to intercept a plane over Clemson on Wednesday afternoon.
The plane entered temporary flight restrictions set due to President Trump’s rally at Clemson University.
Temporary flight restrictions protect areas during events involving high-profile figures to ensure safety.
NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) oversees these interceptions and enforces rules.
The intercepted plane was allowed to land safely at a nearby airfield after being monitored.
Violating airspace restrictions can result in federal enforcement actions upon landing.
Similar interceptions have happened recently on President Trump’s campaign trips in Ohio and Illinois.
The FAA issues Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) to pilots about these flight restrictions.
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Some U.S. states are expected to have different parties win the governor and Senate races in the 2024 elections. Polls show a possible split, meaning voters might choose a Democrat for one office and a Republican for the other in several states.
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Texas has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988 or a Democratic governor since 1990.
Current polls show Democrat James Talarico slightly leading Republican Ken Paxton for Senate in Texas.
Republican Governor Greg Abbott is leading Democrat Gina Hinojosa in Texas governor’s race.
Seven states are likely to have different parties winning governor and Senate races, including New Hampshire, Georgia, Alaska, Kansas, South Carolina, Nebraska, and Maine.
In New Hampshire, Democrats are favored for Senate, Republicans for governor.
In Georgia, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is favored, but the governor’s race is uncertain.
Democrats need to gain four Senate seats to control the Senate; some key races could decide this balance.
Polls show voters often pick candidates from different parties for governor and Senate, a phenomenon called “ticket-splitting.”
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Maine is known for its practical and friendly people. Recently, reporters spent time covering the tough U.S. Senate race happening there, which is challenging for both the candidates and voters.
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Maine is recognized for its hardworking and down-to-earth residents.
There is a U.S. Senate election currently taking place in Maine.
The election campaign is described as very difficult and demanding.
Reporters have been traveling around Maine to cover the Senate race.
The statewide race draws attention because it is intense for everyone involved.
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Amy Acton, running for governor in Ohio as a Democrat, responded to a campaign ad from her opponent Vivek Ramaswamy. The ad showed Acton’s estranged mother calling her a liar, and Acton said using her mother, who is unwell, was wrong and exploitative.
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Amy Acton is the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor.
Vivek Ramaswamy is her opponent in the governor’s race.
Ramaswamy’s campaign released an ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother.
In the ad, Acton’s mother calls her a liar.
Acton said this was the first time she publicly responded to the ad.
She described the ad as “despicable” and “exploitative.”
Acton said her mother is not well, implying she should not have been used in the ad.
The ad and response are part of a heated political race in Ohio.
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The Chiricahua area in southeastern Arizona, known for its tall rock formations and rich Native American history, has officially become the 64th US national park. President Donald Trump signed the legislation to create Chiricahua National Park, which protects the land and respects tribal cultural practices.
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Chiricahua is located in southeastern Arizona and covers about 19 square miles.
It was originally designated a national monument in the 1920s to protect unique rock spires formed by an ancient volcanic eruption.
The area is historically significant to the Chiricahua Apache tribes and other Native American peoples.
The national park designation allows tribal access for traditional ceremonies and may include temporary closures to protect cultural sites.
The site has seen many historical uses, including by prehistoric peoples and Buffalo soldiers after the Civil War.
President Donald Trump signed the bill creating the park after it passed Congress with support from both parties.
The area receives about 60,000 visitors each year.
The National Park Service aims to protect the landscape and cultural heritage while encouraging public enjoyment of the park.
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A man named John Lawrence Smart was charged after he entered the office of Western Australian MP Hannah Beazley holding two wooden sticks tied together. The court heard that these sticks could have been musical drumsticks rather than a weapon called nunchucks. Smart, who has a history of schizophrenia, was ordered to stay in custody for medical assessment.
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John Lawrence Smart entered the office of MP Hannah Beazley in Victoria Park, Perth, while agitated.
Police accused him of threatening behavior while holding “improvised nunchucks” made from wooden sticks.
Smart said he was holding percussion sticks (drumsticks), not weapons, and has been a musician for 20 years.
He was charged with being armed in a way that may cause fear, making unlawful threats, and possessing cannabis.
Smart has a history of schizophrenia and delusions and has been hospitalized involuntarily.
No one was injured in the incident, and two staff members were present.
The WA premier and others called for better security for politicians and staff following this and similar incidents.
Smart remains in custody for further medical checks and will return to court next week.
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The Social Security Administration has updated millions of records by adding death dates to 17 million entries that did not have them before. It also corrected citizenship information in its database.
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The Social Security Administration updated tens of millions of records.
17 million records were updated to include death dates.
Some records had missing or incorrect citizenship information that was fixed.
These updates improve the accuracy of Social Security data.
The agency aims to provide better services with more accurate information.
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Tech companies and artificial intelligence (AI) have become a major topic in the 2024 US midterm elections. Candidates from both parties are criticizing datacenters and AI, using them in campaign ads to appeal to voters concerned about their environmental and social impacts. Large amounts of money from tech leaders are being spent to support candidates on both sides of the debate.
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More than 150 midterm campaign ads mention datacenters or AI, focusing on local environmental and community concerns.
Both Democratic and Republican candidates use the tech industry as a campaign issue, with some calling for regulation or slowdown of AI development.
Datacenters, which store and process data, are a key physical target for voter concerns about tech's local impact.
Political action committees (PACs) related to tech and AI have spent hundreds of millions of dollars influencing elections and ballot measures.
Notable tech figures like Elon Musk have invested hundreds of millions into political causes, especially in support of Republicans.
Pro- and anti-AI PACs fund candidates with opposing views on regulating the tech industry.
Polls show voters worry about the environment, energy use, and social effects linked to datacenters and AI.
This election is seen as the first major test of how US voters feel about the growing tech and AI presence in daily life.
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The article criticizes Elissa Slotkin for advising new graduates against working in government jobs. It suggests that this advice goes against the usual bipartisan support for public service careers.
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Elissa Slotkin discouraged new graduates from joining government roles.
The article believes her advice is unusual because it breaks bipartisan agreement.
Bipartisan means support from both major political parties.
The government often relies on capable young people to fill important roles.
Encouraging public service is generally supported across political lines.
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Kieran Hayler, the ex-husband of media personality Katie Price, was found not guilty of raping a 13-year-old girl in a trial at Lewes Crown Court. He faced multiple charges related to sexual offenses from 2016 but was acquitted on all counts after the jury's deliberation.
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Kieran Hayler, 39, was accused of rape and sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl in West Sussex in 2016.
He faced three counts of rape, one count of sexual assault, and four alternative charges of sexual activity with a child.
Hayler denied all allegations, claiming he believed they were made up.
Katie Price and Hayler separated in 2018 and divorced in 2021.
Hayler said there was mistrust on both sides during their marriage and admitted to affairs with three women.
Price denied being angry or vengeful toward Hayler during the trial.
The jury took nearly 15 hours to decide and acquitted Hayler on all charges.
Hayler showed strong emotion after being found not guilty and was allowed to leave the court.
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Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, told a UK court he hired private detectives to find two Daily Mail reporters to question them about an article. He denies charges of harassment after the 2024 Southport attacks and says he was trying to protect his family, not threaten the journalists.
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Tommy Robinson is on trial in Southwark Crown Court for harassment charges.
He is accused of making posts and messages that scared two Daily Mail reporters, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber.
Robinson said he hired private detectives to get contact details and pictures of the reporters.
The Daily Mail ran a story accusing him of "stoking race riots," which Robinson denies.
He was on holiday in Cyprus when the article was published, which revealed his location and his ex-wife’s image.
Robinson said his daughter received rape threats and his wife was threatened with acid attacks after the story.
He tried to call the Daily Mail editor to remove his family’s images but was ignored.
The reporters say they feared vigilante attacks after Robinson posted some of their pictures online.
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President Donald Trump said he wants to use strong legal actions to try to remove Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. from the Alaska Senate race. Trump says having two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the ballot is confusing voters and could unfairly affect the election.
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President Trump raised concerns about voter confusion because two candidates share similar names: Dan S. Sullivan (the incumbent senator) and Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.
Trump accused Democrats of supporting Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. to create confusion and influence the election outcome.
Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. is a retired teacher who recently registered as a Republican after formerly belonging to the Alaska Independence Party.
The judge allowed Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. to stay on the ballot, which Trump criticized strongly.
Trump said he is exploring powerful legal options to remove Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. from the ballot.
Trump called the situation "cheating" and accused Democrats of interfering in the election.
The story is ongoing, and no specific legal steps were detailed yet.
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A new bill was introduced by Representative Eugene Vindman that would require medium and large data centers to pay for the extra electricity costs they cause. The goal is to stop the higher power bills from being passed on to families and small businesses.
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The bill is called the Make Data Centers Pay Act.
It would change the Federal Power Act to make data centers using at least 20 megawatts of electricity pay their full extra power costs.
Currently, many electricity costs for data centers are shared by regular customers, like households and small businesses.
The bill aims to protect ratepayers from higher utility bills caused by the growing energy use of data centers and AI facilities.
Representative Vindman is a Democrat from Virginia’s 7th Congressional District and introduced the bill on October 14.
A recent survey found that more Americans view data centers as bad for the environment and local energy costs.
President Donald Trump supports data centers as important for economic growth and competition with China.
A similar bill, the Ratepayer Protection Act, passed the House but stalled in the Senate.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has started a large nationwide operation to arrest people living in the country illegally who are accused of illegally using SNAP food assistance benefits. This action is part of the Trump administration’s wider efforts to stop fraud in federal welfare programs.
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ICE launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal use of SNAP benefits by unauthorized immigrants.
SNAP is a federal program that helps low-income households buy food and serves over 42 million people monthly.
Five immigrants from Cuba and Haiti were arrested for allegedly using SNAP benefits fraudulently.
The arrests are linked to a broader Trump administration push targeting fraud in immigration and welfare programs.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated these programs should be for U.S. citizens only.
Alongside ICE, the Justice Department and the Department of Agriculture are also investigating SNAP fraud nationwide.
Over 40 defendants are involved in cases connected to nearly $45 million in fraud related to SNAP and other USDA programs.
One large case involves alleged fraud of $29.7 million by operators of authorized food stores using stolen Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) account information.
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Two U.S. Border Patrol vehicles stayed briefly outside a busy early voting site in Tallahassee, Florida, causing concern. The local elections supervisor filed a formal complaint with the FBI to investigate the incident.
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The Border Patrol vehicles arrived around 10:15 a.m. near the Northeast Branch Library early voting site.
The vehicles stayed for about 10 minutes before leaving.
No voters reported being disturbed during the time the vehicles were there.
Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark S. Earley filed a formal complaint with the FBI.
Federal law generally forbids armed federal officials at polling places unless to protect against armed threats.
There is worry about possible federal immigration agents appearing at voting sites during the midterm elections.
President Donald Trump and top officials have not ruled out sending federal agents to patrol polling places.
Officials are communicating to ensure voters are not intimidated at polling locations.
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