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Texas Democratic Party: Tarrant County Residents Urged to Make Their Voices Heard on Voting Access
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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Tarrant County Residents Urged to Make Their Voices Heard on Voting Access
DALLAS, TX -- Tarrant County is growing. But instead of making it easier for more people to vote, county leaders are considering making access to the ballot harder. A new proposal would cut Election Day voting locations by nearly one-third, from 316 to 224. On Tuesday 9/1, the Commissioners Court will consider how many Election Day voting locations the county will provide for the November election, after officials
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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Tarrant County Residents Urged to Make Their Voices Heard on Voting Access
DALLAS, TX -- Tarrant County is growing. But instead of making it easier for more people to vote, county leaders are considering making access to the ballot harder. A new proposal would cut Election Day voting locations by nearly one-third, from 316 to 224. On Tuesday 9/1, the Commissioners Court will consider how many Election Day voting locations the county will provide for the November election, after officialsinitially proposed cutting locations from 316 to 176, a reduction of almost half. The decision was delayed after commissioners heard from residents and community advocates, but the process continues to raise serious questions about whether Tarrant County is keeping up with the needs of its growing population.
"Tarrant County is growing, and its approach to voting should grow with it. The answer to a growing electorate is not fewer places to vote and more obstacles for people trying to participate in our democracy. Tarrant County should be making voting more accessible, not asking working families, and seniors to scramble just to cast a ballot," said Kendall Scudder, Chair of the Texas Democratic Party. "For some voters, one less polling place means nothing more than a longer drive. For others, it can mean missing work, waiting for a bus that doesn't run often enough, or depending on a friend or family member for a ride. We should be designing our elections around the realities of people's lives, not making people rearrange their lives around irrational political decisions," said Shay Wyrick Cathey, State Party Vice Chair.
The Texas Democratic Party encourages Tarrant County residents to participate in Tuesday's Commissioners Court meeting and make their voices heard about the future of voting access in their community. Tarrant County is one of the fastest-growing parts of Texas and should be looking toward the future by expanding convenient Vote Center access and making it easier for residents to cast a ballot wherever they are in the county during the day.
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Original text here: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/media/tarrant-county-residents-urged-to-make-their-voices-heard-on-voting-access
N.C. Republican Party: Michael Whatley Accepts Endorsement of National Border Patrol Council
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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Michael Whatley Accepts Endorsement of National Border Patrol Council
On Friday, the non-partisan National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) endorsed Michael Whatley for US Senate due to his commitment to border security and the men and women who patrol our US borders every day. NBPC President Paul Perez made the endorsement announcement at a series of events across North Carolina.
The NBPC is the organization that represents approximately 18,000 Border Patrol agents
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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Michael Whatley Accepts Endorsement of National Border Patrol Council
On Friday, the non-partisan National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) endorsed Michael Whatley for US Senate due to his commitment to border security and the men and women who patrol our US borders every day. NBPC President Paul Perez made the endorsement announcement at a series of events across North Carolina.
The NBPC is the organization that represents approximately 18,000 Border Patrol agentsand the support personnel assigned to the US Border Patrol. NBPC members, including Perez, are on the front lines enforcing US border security. NBPC is non-partisan and endorses both Democrats and Republicans.
Whatley, Perez, elected officials, and law enforcement officials discussed how the open-border policies that Cooper endorsed had allowed millions of illegal immigrants and thousands of pounds of illicit fentanyl to enter the country under the Biden Administration. Cooper's veto of legislation that would have simply required NC sheriffs to follow the law and work with the federal officials tasked with enforcing legal US immigration policy was also discussed.
Whatley and Perez also joined Angel Families and families with loved ones killed by illicit fentanyl in Raleigh to discuss how Roy Cooper's open border policies had a real impact on North Carolina families.
Whatley and Perez were joined by Congressman Addison McDowell in Cabarrus County. And Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds in Pitt County.
"I am honored to receive the endorsement of the National Border Patrol Council. Paul Perez and the dedicated Border Patrol agents put their lives on the line each day to ensure the safety and security of our nation. A nation without borders ceases to be a nation at all. Which is why I am proud to have their support and will always work to ensure our nation has a strong and secure border to keep our families safe from the scourge of illicit fentanyl and millions of illegal immigrants allowed to enter our country under Joe Biden and Roy Cooper," said Michael Whatley.
"The National Border Patrol Council is proud to endorse Michael Whatley in his US Senate race. Michael has proven that he is going to be a strong supporter of securing our border and ensuring our men and women on the frontlines have the support they need to do their job. Roy Cooper was Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' number one cheerleader as they allowed our border to be overrun by millions of illegal immigrants, while their Administration stood by and did nothing. We need strong leaders who will stand up for our agents and work to ensure we have a secure border, that man is Michael Whatley," said the National Border Patrol Council President Paul Perez.
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Original text here: https://www.nc.gop/michael_whatley_accepts_endorsement_of_national_border_patrol_council
Mich. Democratic Party: Shot/Chaser - Mike Rogers Doubles Down on Trump's Reckless Tariffs; Canada Trade War That "Hit[s] Michigan Manufacturing"
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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SHOT/CHASER: Mike Rogers Doubles Down on Trump's Reckless Tariffs; Canada Trade War That "Hit[s] Michigan Manufacturing"
Ahead of his campaign event with JD Vance, Mike Rogers doubled down on supporting Trump's reckless trade war with Canada, which will raise costs and kill jobs in Michigan:
* SHOT: Rogers justified Trump's latest trade war with Michigan's largest trading partner, telling Fox News this morning "the Canadians have not been good partners" to the United States.
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LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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SHOT/CHASER: Mike Rogers Doubles Down on Trump's Reckless Tariffs; Canada Trade War That "Hit[s] Michigan Manufacturing"
Ahead of his campaign event with JD Vance, Mike Rogers doubled down on supporting Trump's reckless trade war with Canada, which will raise costs and kill jobs in Michigan:
* SHOT: Rogers justified Trump's latest trade war with Michigan's largest trading partner, telling Fox News this morning "the Canadians have not been good partners" to the United States.
*CHASER: New reporting from The Detroit News reveals that Trump's trade war with Canada could "hit Michigan manufacturing," which is "is especially vulnerable to import taxes" on "iron, steel, [and] aluminum."
"Mike Rogers is Trump's rubber stamp, championing a reckless trade war with Canada that is spiking costs for Michigan families and hitting Michigan manufacturing," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Joey Hannum. "By campaigning alongside JD Vance today, Rogers is doubling down on Trump's price-hiking agenda--and Michigan's economy is paying the price. Michiganders will reject Price Hike Mike and his failed policies this November."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/shot-chaser-mike-rogers-doubles-down-on-trumps-reckless-tariffs-canada-trade-war-that-hits-michigan-manufacturing/
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: In the States - GOP Affordability Crisis Spikes Costs Across Key Senate Battleground States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: GOP Affordability Crisis Spikes Costs Across Key Senate Battleground States
Republican Senate candidates have all lined up behind a toxic agenda that includes price-spiking tariffs and a costly war that are forcing families to pay more for everyday essentials
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In key Senate battleground states, voters are feeling financial pain from the toxic, price-spiking agenda backed by Republican Senate candidates. From the ongoing reckless price-spiking tariffs
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: GOP Affordability Crisis Spikes Costs Across Key Senate Battleground States
Republican Senate candidates have all lined up behind a toxic agenda that includes price-spiking tariffs and a costly war that are forcing families to pay more for everyday essentials
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In key Senate battleground states, voters are feeling financial pain from the toxic, price-spiking agenda backed by Republican Senate candidates. From the ongoing reckless price-spiking tariffsto a costly war in Iran, Republican policies have made everyday costs more expensive for working families across the country, and coverage continues to shine a light on the devastating impact of the GOP affordability crisis.
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IN ALASKA: Dan Sullivan supports and is "totally okay with" the GOP's price-spiking tariffs, voting in favor of them multiple times and even backing legislation to make them "stronger from a legal perspective." Despite Alaska being "uniquely vulnerable" to the impact of the tariffs, Sullivan "did not respond to requests for comment" on the new 50% tariff proposed on Canadian goods. Sullivan also voted multiple times against efforts to rein in President Trump's power to continue using military force in Iran without the explicit authorization of Congress.
* What Alaskans are reading:
- Alaska Public Media: Trump's changing tariff policies are causing confusion and uncertainty for Alaska businesses
- Alaska Public Media: Rising gas prices squeeze Alaska drivers and their budgets
- Alaska News Source: UAA professor: Alaska 'uniquely vulnerable' to tariffs' impacts
- Alaska Public Media: Western Alaskans bracing for high fuel prices expected to linger
- Alaska Beacon: A war-driven spike in fuel prices could produce a 'survival scenario' in Alaska villages
- Anchorage Daily News: 2 prominent bars shut down in Anchorage, blaming rising costs, rent and other issues
- Alaska Public Media: Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight
- Alaska Public Media: Alaska fishermen uneasy over high fuel costs, as war-driven price surge hits water workers hard
* What Alaskans are watching:
- Your Alaska Link: "And at a pump in Anchorage, I met Jennifer Tate-Lee from Valdez. She says rising fuel prices are something many Alaskans are already feeling. 'It just gets worse and worse, and now the incomes are not rising to match all the utilities and groceries and gas that's going up'"
IN FLORIDA: Ashley Moody supports and praised the GOP's price-spiking tariffs and voted against a resolution that would have stopped them. Moody also voted multiple times against efforts to rein in President Trump's power to continue using military force in Iran without the explicit authorization of Congress.
* What Floridians are reading:
- WGCU News: Florida tourism drops in second quarter; inflation, Trump's Canada issues cited
- WSNV: 'Everything is expensive': South Florida drivers react to rising gas prices as Iran war tensions intensify
- CBS Miami: Florida gas prices remain at 4-year high as war with Iran continues to disrupt global oil supply chain
- WFTV: Florida has nation's highest foreclosure rate as rising costs push homeowners to the brink
- NBC Miami: Families in South Florida turn to food banks as cost of living rises
- WUFT: 'Prices are skyrocketing on everything' | Florida's rising costs create added pressure for rural consumers
- Pensacola News Journal: Florida food banks see surge as costs drive demand higher
* What Floridians are watching:
- CBS Miami: "Inflation has jumped to the highest level in almost three years, according to the consumer price index report... Higher gas prices due to the Iran war have raised the cost of consumer goods."
IN GEORGIA: Mike Collins supports the GOP's price-spiking tariffs, voting in favor of them multiple times and arguing that "our economy is better off because of them." Collins also praised Trump's costly and highly unpopular war in Iran, saying that Trump is doing a "fantastic job," and voting multiple times against resolutions that would rein in President Trump's power to continue using military force in Iran without the explicit authorization of Congress.
* What Georgians are reading:
- Atlanta News First: Georgia's biggest customer strikes back: Canada tariffs threaten prices, businesses
- Georgia Public Broadcasting: High costs and low profits top list of challenges for Georgia farmers
- Georgia Recorder: Affordability is more than a political buzzword for many Georgia voters
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution: A year into Trump's tariffs, Georgia businesses grapple with uncertainty
- WMAZ: 'Backs against the wall' | Georgia farmers brace for price spike as Iran war rattles fertilizer markets
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution: 'Dominoes are beginning to fall.' How Iran war could hit Georgians' wallets.
- WMAZ: Grocery store prices continue to climb, as Central Georgia shoppers feel the impacts
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution: A year into Trump's tariffs, Georgia businesses grapple with uncertainty
- CBS Atlanta: Gas prices surge across Georgia as tensions in Iran push oil prices higher
* What Georgians are watching:
- WTOC 11: If you're feeling the pinch at the pump and in your summer budget, you're not imagining it. A new NerdWallet analysis shows in most states drivers are spending 10 dollars more every week on gas than they were a year ago. For a lot of families, that adds up to hundreds of dollars more a year."
IN IOWA: Ashley Hinson supports the GOP's price-spiking tariffs, voting in favor of them multiple times and continuing to defend them after the Supreme Court struck them down. Hinson also voted multiple times against resolutions that would rein in President Trump's power to continue using military force in Iran without the explicit authorization of Congress.
* What Iowans are reading:
- KCCI: Iowa farmers worry as trade tensions with Canada escalate
- CBS 2 Iowa: Eastern Iowa food pantries see surge in families seeking help as costs rise
- KCCI: Back-to-school costs rise in Iowa due to tariffs, international strife
- KGAN: Drought and tariffs contribute to beef price surge, the industry braces for more
- Iowa Independent: Iran war has already cost households in Iowa $516 in higher gas prices
- KCRG: War in Iran raising fertilizer, fuel prices for Iowa farmers ahead of spring planting
- Iowa Independent: Iowa farmers see soaring diesel and fertilizer prices due to Trump's Iran war
- KCRG: "Half the families we serve are already skipping meals," Iowa food banks react to tariff impacts
- Iowa Independent: Iowa farmers are struggling under Trump tariffs and program cuts, union leader says
* What Iowans are watching:
- KCCI: "Overall, prices are up about 4.3% since Trump took office. Groceries are up 3.4%. Now, looking at specific items, the report found that coffee is now 35% more expensive, ground beef 23%, steak 21% - both of those are up more than 20%."
- WHBF: "Prices for even the most basic items are going up, while incomes are staying stagnant. You feel like everyday items are getting more expensive. You're not alone, and unfortunately, with back-to-school around the corner, another price hike could be on its way to everyday items in our lives. As Americans are already stretching their budgets, economists say another round of price hikes could be on the way. Higher fuel costs make it more expensive to grow, ship, refrigerate, and stock food, meaning everyday items like produce, dairy, and meat could become even more expensive in the coming weeks."
IN MAINE: Susan Collins has argued that her post as chair of "the most powerful committee in Congress" would help her "shape the fiscal priorities of our country" but has refused to use her power as Appropriations chair to stop Trump's tariffs and even voted against an attempt to prevent the tariffs from increasing grocery prices. Collins also voted multiple times against efforts to rein in President Trump's power to continue using military force in Iran without the explicit authorization of Congress.
* What Mainers are reading:
- Portland Press Herald: As Canada trade war rages, could Maine electricity prices spike?
- Bangor Daily News: Higher fuel costs raise red flags across Maine's economy
- Maine Public Radio: US-Canada trade war hurting Maine businesses, workers and consumers
- Portland Press Herald: Maine food businesses and shoppers seeing higher costs as tariffs hit
- Spectrum Maine News: Northern Maine feels pinch of heating oil price spikes from Iran war
- WGME: Mainers see steep rise in heating oil prices as conflict continues in Iran
- Lewiston Sun Journal: Maine farmers, restaurants struggle with rising cost of beef
- Portland Press Herald: As costs rise, Maine restaurants try to lure diners with deals, appeals
* What Mainers are watching:
- News Center Maine: "Some Mainers are concerned about how they'll keep up with increasing prices. 'As fuel prices increase nationwide, so too are the impacts those costs are having on Mainers.'"
IN MICHIGAN: Mike Rogers supports the GOP's price-spiking tariffs, calling them a "masterful" decision and an "absolute win" - even though new data shows Michigan is the hardest-hit by tariffs of any state in the country. Rogers claimed people needed to have a "little bit of patience" for tariffs to "work," saying, "the shoe is going to pinch every once in a while." Rogers also falsely claimed that the Iran War would be over in 60 days, while writing off Michiganders' concerns about rising gas prices, saying, "we're gonna be fine, we've got plenty of oil."
* What Michiganders are reading:
- Detroit News: Canada's retaliatory tariffs poised to hit Michigan manufacturing
- Axios: Where Trump's tariffs hit hardest
- CBS Detroit: How can new tariffs on U.S. and Canada impact prices for Michiganders?
- WJBK: Escalating U.S. - Canada tariff battle impacting Michigan auto executives and small business owners
- WXYZ: Trump's 50% Canada tariff threat rattles Michigan auto makers and workers near Detroit
- Michigan Independent: Iran war has already cost households in Michigan $502 in higher gas prices
- Associated Press: Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried
- WXYZ: Detroit small business owners struggle with impact of fluctuating tariffs
- Bridge Michigan: Michigan farms 'losing money on every acre' as war spikes costs
- The Michigan Daily: Trump administration tariffs raise concerns for Michigan's food prices and sustainability
- Detroit News: Gas prices near 4-year high on Iran war disruption, refinery outages
- Michigan Independent: American households have paid an extra $447 on energy since start of Iran war
- Newsweek: New Record Set for Diesel Prices in Michigan
* What Michiganders are watching: Fox 47: "'Michigan is seeing an outsized impact and an outsized amount of pain, more so than other states.' According to an April survey from the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, 51% reported seeing store sales decreases in March, compared to 39% nationally, while 55% saw customer traffic drop versus 46% across the U.S. It's thanks to multiple factors, [Michigan restaurateur Lucas Grill] says the fallout from high gas prices we're seeing are partially to blame."
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE: John E. Sununu supports the GOP's price-spiking tariffs, claiming tariffs were "important" and would have a "very modest" economic impact. Sununu has also defended Donald Trump's unauthorized war on Iran, which continues to spike gas prices for New Hampshire families.
* What Granite Staters are reading:
- WMUR: New Hampshire businesses weigh in on new wave of US-imposed tariffs on Canada
- Monadnock Ledger-Transcript: Economic pressures and rising costs shape New Hampshire political landscape
- New Hampshire Bulletin: Affordability challenges risk New Hampshire's ability to attract and keep future generations
- InDepthNH.org: School Supplies Cost More Under Trump Tariffs, Say NH Teachers, Parents and Dem Leaders
- American Journal News: Sununu profits as Americans pay more for gas, food and medicine
- WMUR: Tariff-related costs continue brewing for Manchester coffee shop
- New Hampshire Public Radio: Gas prices in NH rise above $4 again, amid hostilities in Iran
* What Granite Staters are watching:
- WMUR: "The Twin Rivers food pantry [...] now seeing a 6% increase in household visits from 2024. Pantry director Allison Jones says visitors simply can't keep up with rising costs, especially when it comes to groceries."
IN NORTH CAROLINA: Michael Whatley "wholeheartedly" supports the GOP's price-spiking tariffs, claiming they would "ultimately" be good for North Carolina. Whatley has also defended Trump's costly war with Iran that's raising prices for North Carolinians as his stock in Big Oil soars.
* What North Carolinians are reading:
- WRAL: What new U.S.-Canada tariffs could mean for North Carolina
- ABC 11: Could your next car repair cost more? Tariff threat raises concerns for drivers
- NC Newsline: North Carolina truckers, drivers feel pain of Iran war gas hikes
- WRAL News: NC farmers feel strain from rising fertilizer costs and low supply amid Iran War
- Cardinal & Pine: 7 big reasons why everything is so expensive right now in NC
- WLOS: Gas hike and housing inflation leaves displaced workers stuck in job searches, experts say
- Enlace Latino NC: More than 260,000 households in North Carolina are limiting their use of air conditioning due to high costs.
- WRAL: 'New economic reality': NC consumers face tariff-driven inflation
- ABC 11: From war to drought: North Carolina farmers caught in the middle: 'Pinching pennies'
- WRAL News: Local businesses feel the pressure of rising diesel prices as the war on Iran continues
- ABC 11: North Carolinians feel strain as costs continue to rise
- Axios Raleigh: It's gotten more expensive to own a car in North Carolina
* What North Carolinians are watching:
- WTVD: "The agriculture industry has been hit particularly hard from rising prices resulting from the war, ranging from fertilizer to diesel."
- WSFX: "The reality is that North Carolina families cannot afford these rising bills."
IN OHIO: Jon Husted supports the GOP's price-spiking tariffs, voted in favor of them multiple times, and said they were giving Ohio businesses "a great boost." Husted also voted multiple times against efforts to rein in President Trump's power to continue using military force in Iran without the explicit authorization of Congress, claiming that the costly Iran War is going "much better than anyone thought it would."
* What Ohioans are reading:
- Ohio Capital Journal: How will a trade war with Canada affect Ohio?
- Spectrum News 1: Pending Canada tariffs could ripple through Ohio auto industry
- Signal Ohio: Electric bills hit new highs across Ohio, state data shows
- Ohio Capital Journal: Spending among Ohio consumers slows as gas threatens to go even higher
- Cleveland Plain Dealer: Iran war hits Ohio farmers with rising fertilizer, fuel costs
- Columbus Dispatch: Ohio on verge of 'double spike' even after gas prices shoot to $4.29
- Crain's Cleveland Business: Ohio families scramble for solutions amid rising costs, especially for basics
- Cleveland Plain Dealer: Trump policies have cost Ohio households thousands since January 2025, report finds
- Dayton Daily News: War in Iran drives up fuel, fertilizer costs for Ohio farmers
- WOSU: Ohio's average gas price jumped 65 cents in a week. Experts blame the Iran war
- Ohio Capital Journal: From farmers to families to manufacturing, Trump has broken every promise to help everyday Ohioans
- Tiffin Ohio: Report: Trump policies have cost Ohio households $2,175, among highest in U.S.
* What Ohioans are watching:
- WTVG: "We're on your side this morning with the gas price alert. You may have already noticed a major spike in the area over the last 24 hours. Many stations hiking their prices to as high as $4.50 a gallon. Here are some of the latest numbers from AAA this morning. Ohio's average jumped overnight to $4.06 a gallon, up $0.16. In Toledo, that average spiked $0.20 to $4.01 this morning. Some stations are much higher than that."
- WSYX: "New fighting with Iran is sending fuel prices higher overnight. The average price of regular gas jumped $0.13 right here in Columbus. That's according to new data from AAA."
IN TEXAS: Despite Texas being among the hardest-hit states in the country, with families paying thousands more due to tariffs, Ken Paxton "fully supports" the GOP's price-spiking tariffs, calling them a "bold action." Paxton has also "stood by" Trump's costly war in Iran and said he was "very glad" that Trump started the war.
* What Texans are reading:
- KLTV: How will Canada's tariffs affect you? Here's what you need to know
- Texas Tribune: High gas prices eating into Texans' budgets, fueling inflation
- Houston Chronicle: 'We have to pay it': From $50 fill-ups to $160 tanks, Houston drivers feel the surge in gas prices
- Houston Public Media: Rising costs for food, labor, credit card swipe fees threaten Texas restaurants
- Texas Public Radio: Texas restaurants are being squeezed by rising costs and lack of labor
- WFAA: Thousands seek food aid amid rising grocery costs in DFW, as food insecurity affects more than 1.3 million people
- Dallas Express: Texas Middle-Class Families Losing Ground As Cost Of Living Outpaces Income, Study Finds
- KSAT: Texas restaurants feel financial strain as costs continue to rise, report shows
- Austin American-Statesman: Texas gas prices continue climbing as widening Iran war rattles oil markets
- San Antonio Express-News: Iran war drives up fertilizer and fuel costs for already-struggling Texas farmers
* What Texans are watching:
- KPRC: "You don't have to be an economist to understand why a lot of us are struggling right now to pay off our credit card bills, I mean, especially with the high cost of gas and groceries that we have seen over the past 6 months."
- ABC 13: "More Americans say they're concerned about the affordability of the basic necessities. And according to a poll, 39% of Americans are concerned about being able to afford gas in the next few months. That is up 10% since April. Meanwhile, about 4 in 10 Americans say they have concerns about affording groceries. That's up from 2 in 10 in April. 62% of Americans say they've cut down on eating out in order to pay for necessities."
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Original text here: https://www.dscc.org/article/in-the-states-gop-affordability-crisis-spikes-costs-across-key-senate-battleground-states/
DNC: Trump Hosts Big Oil Executives at White House as Americans Struggle To Afford Prices at the Pump
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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Trump Hosts Big Oil Executives at White House as Americans Struggle To Afford Prices at the Pump
Today, Donald Trump is hosting major oil executives at the White House as his deadly and costly war with Iran rages on, driving up global oil prices. Trump's wealth has increased by as much as $15.5 million solely through stocks he owned in oil and gas companies at the end of 2025. Big Oil companies have reported windfall earnings of $125 billion in profits this year, including America's
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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Trump Hosts Big Oil Executives at White House as Americans Struggle To Afford Prices at the Pump
Today, Donald Trump is hosting major oil executives at the White House as his deadly and costly war with Iran rages on, driving up global oil prices. Trump's wealth has increased by as much as $15.5 million solely through stocks he owned in oil and gas companies at the end of 2025. Big Oil companies have reported windfall earnings of $125 billion in profits this year, including America'stwo largest oil corporations: $12 billion for Chevron in the second quarter of this year alone, and $14.7 billion for ExxonMobil. The last time Trump hosted oil executives at the White House was to beg them to invest in Venezuelan oil.
Meanwhile, for the first time ever, the national average price for a gallon of gas was above $4 every day in August. Americans have already spent an additional $72 billion on gas since Trump's war began -- approximately $604 per household.
Reminder: Trump promised Big Oil executives that he would reward them if they donated $1 billion to his campaign during the 2024 election.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump and Big Oil companies are raking in millions of dollars off Trump's deadly and costly war with Iran while everyday Americans pay the price. As Trump cozies up to billionaires and big corporations, working families are footing the bill for Trump's war and stretching their budgets to afford high prices at the pump and the grocery store. Trump couldn't make it more obvious that his administration is working for his wealthy donors while everyone else gets left in the dust."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/trump-hosts-big-oil-executives-at-white-house-as-americans-struggle-to-afford-prices-at-the-pump/
DNC: Gas Prices Remain Above $4 Every Day in August for the First Time Ever
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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Gas Prices Remain Above $4 Every Day in August for the First Time Ever
Earlier this year, Energy Secretary Chris Wright claimed gas prices would likely be under $3 a gallon by summer
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As Donald Trump's deadly and costly war with Iran rages on, the national average price for a gallon of gas has officially been above $4 every day in August for the first time ever. Gas currently sits at $4.08 per gallon, and Americans have already spent an additional $72 billion on gas since Trump's
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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Gas Prices Remain Above $4 Every Day in August for the First Time Ever
Earlier this year, Energy Secretary Chris Wright claimed gas prices would likely be under $3 a gallon by summer
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As Donald Trump's deadly and costly war with Iran rages on, the national average price for a gallon of gas has officially been above $4 every day in August for the first time ever. Gas currently sits at $4.08 per gallon, and Americans have already spent an additional $72 billion on gas since Trump'swar began -- approximately $604 per household.
Trump has seen his wealth increase by as much as $15.5 million solely through stocks he owned in oil and gas companies at the end of 2025 due to the surge in global oil prices because of his war with Iran. Meanwhile, Big Oil companies have reported a whopping $125 billion in profits this year, including $12 billion for Chevron in the second quarter of this year alone, and $14.7 billion for ExxonMobil.
REMINDER: On the campaign trail, Trump promised Big Oil executives that he would reward them if they donated $1 billion to his campaign.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump started a deadly and costly war with Iran that has driven gas prices through the roof, and Americans are breaking the bank to fill up at the pump. Meanwhile, Trump and Big Oil executives who donated to his campaign are profiting off his war, cashing in at the expense of hardworking Americans. In Trump's world, the rich and powerful come first, while everyday Americans get left in the dust."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/new-gas-prices-remain-above-4-every-day-in-august-for-the-first-time-ever/
Ahead of Critical Midterm Elections, DNC Launches Unprecedented On-The-Ground Voter Registration Program to Mobilize Young Nevadans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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Ahead of Critical Midterm Elections, DNC Launches Unprecedented On-The-Ground Voter Registration Program to Mobilize Young Nevadans
As part of the DNC's historic voter registration effort, dozens of When We Count fellows will reach, register, and turnout young Democrats throughout Nevada.
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Over the weekend, the DNC launched an unprecedented voter registration program in Nevada as it invests in reaching, mobilizing, and turning out young Democrats across the Silver State ahead
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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Ahead of Critical Midterm Elections, DNC Launches Unprecedented On-The-Ground Voter Registration Program to Mobilize Young Nevadans
As part of the DNC's historic voter registration effort, dozens of When We Count fellows will reach, register, and turnout young Democrats throughout Nevada.
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Over the weekend, the DNC launched an unprecedented voter registration program in Nevada as it invests in reaching, mobilizing, and turning out young Democrats across the Silver State aheadof the critical midterm elections. As part of the DNC's historic partisan voter registration effort, dozens of When We Count fellows will conduct on-the-ground voter registration drives at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas -- one of the most diverse colleges in the country -- in addition to registering voters at community meetings and outside of sporting events, concerts, stores, and festivals.
This targeted investment in registering young Democratic voters, closing the voter registration gap, and increasing turnout comes as Democrats organize to win pivotal races up and down the ballot. This includes flipping the governor's seat, re-electing Democrats to statewide offices, holding three competitive U.S. House seats, flipping the 2nd Congressional District, and building a supermajority in the state assembly.
In response to the DNC launching a targeted voter registration program in Nevada, Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"With just over two months until the midterm elections, Democrats are laser-focused on reaching, registering, and turning out the young voters who will make the difference in races up and down the ballot. With our unprecedented investment in voter registration and organizing across Nevada, dozens of When We Count fellows will be on the ground and out in communities to meet young Democrats where they are, add them to the rolls, and ensure they make their voices heard this November."
The DNC's When We Count program is the largest-ever campaign to register and mobilize the next generation of Democratic voters. It works by training and deploying paid fellows to conduct on-the-ground partisan voter registration. A third of When We Count's fellows are native Spanish speakers and a third do not have a college degree, allowing them to use their personal experiences and relationships to reach young Democrats beyond college campuses. In addition to registering thousands of voters, When We Count fellows also stay in touch with these young Democrats to provide continued support and ensure they have the information to make their voices heard.
The DNC has consistently prioritized voter registration over the last year. Last month, Democrats launched an innovative World Cup Weekend of Action to register new voters outside FIFA Fan Zones and at community watch parties, sports bars, parks, and other high-traffic locations. This effort included trainings that equipped more than 1,500 Democrats with the best practices to run partisan voter registration drives. In June, fellows also registered shift workers and gig workers outside of grocery stores, laundromats, thrift stores, gas stations, transit stops, dollar stores, and check-cashing areas as part of the DNC's Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action. Additionally, the DNC held a National Voter Registration Week of Action in the spring with more than 100 events.
This announcement is only the DNC's latest investment in Nevada. Thanks to the State Partnership Program, the Nevada Democratic Party receives $17,500 per month, which has gone towards critical organizing work. Nevada Democrats have also benefited from the DNC's NextWave Regional Bootcamp, the committee's largest in-person campaign staff training program in history. Additionally, the DNC continues to help the Nevada Coordinated Campaign and candidates up and down the ballot by providing access to resume banks, trainings, and the DNC's organizing Playbook.
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