Top Republican leaders are publicly dismissing midterm polling that shows their party falling behind Democrats, even as internal party moves—like redirecting funds away from critical races—suggest growing concerns over their electoral prospects. The final pre-election inflation report reveals a sharp uptick in prices, raising fresh questions about economic anxiety ahead of the vote. Meanwhile, a conservative commentator faces backlash over recent remarks, and Ukraine’s access to critical Starlink internet services has been severed, complicating military and humanitarian operations.
In today's issue: ▪ Republican actions vs words ▪ Final pre-election inflation report shows spike ▪ Katie Zacharia under fire ▪ Ukraine cut off from Starlink Top Republican officials are downplaying the polls showing their party trailing Democrats across the midterm board even as the GOP is pulling money from certain key states and districts....
