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  "id": 17251840,
  "title": "Inflation, jobs, and healthcare: What are Americans voting on in 2026?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/inflation-jobs-and-healthcare-what-are-americans-voting-on-in-2026",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-30T16:02:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-news/us-midterm-elections-2026-trump-cost-of-living-iran-cuba-10935898/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the November 3 US midterm elections, voters are facing a test of President Donald Trump's second-term record, with inflation, jobs, and healthcare emerging as major issues. Republicans are defending narrow majorities in Congress, while Democrats are leading in the congressional preference ballot.\n\nAccording to recent polls, Trump's overall job approval rating stands at 32%, while 74% disapprove of his handling of the economy, and 79% disapprove of his handling of the cost of living. Inflation approval rating is at 23%, and disapproval of Trump's handling of Iran is at 71%. Regarding healthcare, costs and federal health spending have been campaign issues, with Republicans supporting tax cuts while Democrats advocate for enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.\n\nThe issue of immigration also faces pushback, as Trump's administration has been proactive in enforcement, leading to a 95% drop in migrants apprehended at the southwest border compared to the previous administration. However, fatal encounters during the crackdown have sparked controversy, with Trump mentioning Iran and Cuba during a Florida rally.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "Consumer sentiment is lower now than when inflation peaked at 9.1% — and the richest 10% of Americans account for half of consumer spending",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/consumer-sentiment-is-lower-now-than-when-inflation-peaked-at-9-1-and",
        "published": "2026-10-30T18:11:45.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}