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  "id": 197132,
  "title": "GOP Rep. Max Miller resists pressure to drop reelection bid as party anxiety grows over abuse claims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/gop-rep-max-miller-resists-pressure-to-drop-reelection-bid-as-party",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-05T22:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/max-miller-ohio-congress-domestic-abuse-699cc7d290ca9268eff5ff6c8bfd6314"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ohio Republican lawmaker Max Miller, recently elected to Congress, has steadfastly refused to abandon his reelection bid despite mounting pressure from within his own party. These concerns have been exacerbated by domestic abuse allegations brought forth by his former spouse. Miller maintained his stance, stating to CNN, \"I’m not going anywhere.\" This unyielding determination comes as his political standing has come under scrutiny, with some senior House Republican strategists worried that his chances of winning in a fiercely contested district have been significantly diminished by the renewed focus on the allegations and his subsequent attempts to clarify his position. Despite these challenges, Miller remains confident, citing strong backing from his district and the ability to raise sufficient funds for a successful campaign. He has already amassed approximately $2.1 million in campaign funds, far exceeding his opponent's $603,000. Miller's conviction is unwavering, even if influential figures like former President Donald Trump suggested that his prospects might be uncertain.",
  "summary": "COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio resisted pressure Wednesday to exit his reelection campaign for Congress, even as anxiety over his electability was growing within his own party.…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Max Miller says he will ask House Ethics panel to investigate domestic abuse allegations against him",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/max-miller-says-he-will-ask-house-ethics-panel-to-investigate",
        "published": "2026-08-04T17:21:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Ohio Rep. Max Miller requests US House probe into domestic abuse allegations made against him",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/ohio-rep-max-miller-requests-us-house-probe-into-domestic-abuse",
        "published": "2026-08-04T17:23:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Trump and White House officials hope Rep. Max Miller ends reelection bid, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/trump-and-white-house-officials-hope-rep-max-miller-ends-reelection",
        "published": "2026-08-04T17:37:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "Max Miller Says Refusal to Drop Out of Ohio Election Over Abuse Allegations Reminds Trump of His Own ‘Resilience’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/max-miller-says-refusal-to-drop-out-of-ohio-election-over-abuse",
        "published": "2026-08-04T23:40:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}