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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 11 MIN

Trump Tells Midterm Voters: ‘Pretend That I’m On the Ballot’

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A.M. Edition for Sept. 10. President Trump used his keynote speech at a GOP midterm convention last night to promise $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. Our Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta explains why the move marks Trump’s biggest election gambit yet. Plus, Iran shows a new appetite for escalation as it takes direct aim at U.S. forces. And data-center developers consider whether embracing nuclear power can quiet growing public backlash against them. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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