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In today’s edition, we dive into the increasing number of promises President Donald Trump is making to persuade voters to back Republicans in the November elections. Plus, Andrea Mitchell examines the fallout from Russia’s releasing an American from prison.

— Adam Wollner

Trump keeps promising ‘goodies’ if Republicans win the midterms

By Megan Shannon, Sarah Dean and Sahil Kapur

President Donald Trump is pledging to deliver “goodies” as he campaigns across the country — but only if voters keep Republicans in charge of Congress in the midterm elections.

Rallying Monday in Kansas , Trump promised a favorable policy move by his administration if Republican Sen.…