Republicans test independence from Trump ahead of midterms

Republican candidates in competitive races are distancing themselves from the White House while maintaining core supporter loyalty. The report also covers a viral essay on education and expanding Senate race opportunities.
President Trump retains the loyalty of his core supporters, but Republican candidates in competitive races are increasingly looking for ways to distance themselves from the White House. Plus, Nikole Hannah-Jones’s viral essay in The New York Times dives into struggles involving her child’s education. Finally, the Senate map expands as Democrats eye opportunities in Kansas...
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