Home heating costs threaten to chill GOP vote in key Senate races

The Hill - Oct 31, 2026

Democrats running for Senate in Maine, Alaska and New Hampshire are zeroing in on the rising cost of home heating as winter — and Election Day — quickly approach. Republican candidates have been on defense in key Senate battlegrounds, arguing against the claim that the GOP has enabled President Trump’s war in Iran, which has...

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Home heating costs threaten to chill GOP vote in key Senate races

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Treasury Department says Iran's economy cratering, inflation at 90 percent

Trump says US looking into Binance hack: 'We don't know' if North Korea responsible

Trump says US looking into Binance hack: 'We don't know' if North Korea responsible

Federal debt surpassed GDP for fiscal 2026

Meta settles with second plaintiff during trial over social media addiction

North Korea linked to $6.3B Binance hack

North Korea linked to $6.3B Binance hack

New federal rule requires drug intermediaries to disclose how they're paid

Top Science Democrat probes cuts to research spending at National Science Foundation

Childcare costs, student loans squeeze families ahead of midterms

Backlash against AI data centers threatens GOP's grip on Ohio, Texas

Starlink drama puts spotlight on Musk's global stature

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