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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

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Published October 29, 2026 at 4:47 AM EDT

Trump and Obama campaign at rallies ahead of Election Day, two reports will give latest insights on GDP and inflation ahead of midterms, Israel's election is deadlocked.

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