In Mississippi, Republican concern rises over a US Senate runoff that should have been a romp – Washington Post

Washington Post In Mississippi, Republican concern rises over a US Senate runoff that should have been a rompWashington PostJACKSON, Miss. — A U.S. Senate runoff that was supposed to provide an easy Republican win has turned into an unexpectedly competitive contest, driving Republicans and Democrats to pour in resources and prompting a planned visit by President Trump …In Mississippi, GOP concern rises over a US Senate runoff that should have been a rompChicago Tribune Democrats seek to turn Hyde-Smith's comments into a surge in black turnout in Mississippi Senate runoffCNNHyde-Smith appears…

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US military edge has eroded to ‘a dangerous degree,’ study for Congress finds – Washington Post

Washington Post US military edge has eroded to 'a dangerous degree,' study for Congress findsWashington PostThe National Defense Strategy Commission, made up of former top Republican and Democratic officials selected by Congress, evaluated the Trump administration's 2018 National Defense Strategy, which ordered a vast reshaping of the U.S. military to …China or Russia Could Defeat “Eroded” US Military, Congress Warns in Alarming Bipartisan ReportFortune A 'crisis of national security': New report to Congress sounds alarmDefenseNews.comall 19 news articles » us congress – Google News

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US Republican McHenry to seek senior party post on House finance panel – Reuters

Reuters US Republican McHenry to seek senior party post on House finance panelReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry said on Thursday he was seeking the top Republican position on the House finance panel, and received the backing of a fellow Republican who had been considered the top contender for the …and more » us republicans – Google News

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Republicans attack Jewish candidates across the US with an age-old caricature: Fistfuls of cash – Washington Post

Washington Post Republicans attack Jewish candidates across the US with an age-old caricature: Fistfuls of cashWashington PostScott Kendall, the chief of staff to Gov. Bill Walker, said the week after the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting was not easy for him. A Jewish Republican, Kendall had just spoken to his 7-year-old son about why it was important to continue to go synagogue … us republicans – Google News

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For US Democrats, the House is theirs to lose – The Jerusalem Post

The Jerusalem Post For US Democrats, the House is theirs to loseThe Jerusalem PostWASHINGTON – Generic ballot surveys, state-by-state polling and historic precedent all indicate a blue wave will sweep Democrats back into the House of Representatives on Tuesday, when the nation holds midterm elections for state and local offices.US Democrats whiffed in 2016, so what if they fail again?The Japan Times Pennsylvania election: Democrats look for US House gainsPocono RecordPresident Trump: Democrats will take 'a wrecking ball' to American progress if they win control in CongressUSA TODAYChannel NewsAsia –11Alive.com WXIA –CNBCall…

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Will the US change its China policy if the Democrats win the midterms or is that wishful thinking from Beijing? – South China Morning Post

South China Morning Post Will the US change its China policy if the Democrats win the midterms or is that wishful thinking from Beijing?South China Morning PostThe US is unlikely to see a shift in its China policy even if the Democrats win next month's midterm elections, diplomatic observers have said, warning Beijing against “wishful thinking” on the issue. Zhao Quansheng, director of the Centre for Asian …and more » us democrats – Google News

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