The sun rises behind the Capitol Dome in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, two weeks before the midterm elections that will determine political control of Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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By ERIKA KINETZ

Updated 5:00 AM EDT, October 27, 2026

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