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GOP Senator Roger Marshall Tied With Democrat Adam Hamilton In Deep-Red Kansas: POLL — 2dThe two Senate candidates running in the deep red state of Kansas were tied as of Monday, RealClearPolling averages showed.

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Mike Rogers Changes Tune On Trump’s Tariffs As Election Approaches — 6dRepublican Michigan Senate nominee Mike Rogers changed his stance Wednesday on President Donald Trump's tariff policy weeks before the election.

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“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” — Fred Rogers, Recalling his mother's words — 4dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Mike Rogers Now Says He Welcomes AIPAC Support After Allies Previously Told Group To Butt Out — 5dRepublican Michigan Senate nominee Mike Rogers said during a Thursday debate that he welcomed support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) after allies previously reportedly discouraged the group from spending in the race.

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'He's Lying!' Rogers Exposes El-Sayed’s Terror Ties and Deception During Debate.1 source — 5d

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Michigan Senate Debate: Abdul El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers Get Personal — 5dIn their first face-to-face Michigan Senate debate Oct. 8, 2026, Rogers called El-Sayed a con man over physician and citizenship claims; they argued through a commercial break.

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Trump to Rally for Marshall in Wichita on Oct. 19 — 2dPresident Donald Trump said he plans to hold a rally in Kansas soon for Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, who is facing a closely contested reelection campaign against Democrat Adam Hamilton. Trump praised Marshall and attacked Hamilton while defending Marshall over criticism of his past efforts to collect unpaid patient bills; Marshall said he would welcome the president’s help.

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Michigan GOP Senate Candidate Rogers Seeks End to Canada Tariff Fight — Oct 7, 2026With a Labatt in hand, Rogers on Oct. 7 demanded an end to the Canada tariff war he called necessary in September; El-Sayed said he must have had one too many.

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Mike Rogers: El-Sayed Won't Condemn Muslim Brotherhood Because The "Same People" Fund His Campaign1 source — Oct 7, 2026

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Ducks recall top prospect McQueen, place Poehling on injured reserve — 1dThe Anaheim Ducks recalled top prospect Roger McQueen from the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, with his NHL debut potentially coming against Calgary. The move comes as center Ryan Poehling was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury; McQueen opened the season with three goals in San Diego.

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Sam Okafor Bringing up McQueen is the right move with Poehling on IR. The team needs fresh options at forward right now.

Rogers Completes $4.35B Takeover of MLSE — Oct 1, 2026Rogers Communications completed its $4.35 billion Canadian purchase of Kilmer Sports’ remaining 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, giving it full control of the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, Argonauts and Scotiabank Arena alongside its existing Blue Jays assets. Rogers plans to combine its sports and media holdings in a new Rogers Sports unit; Keith Pelley and Mark Shapiro will remain in their leadership roles, while Rogers has also discussed selling a minority stake in the combined assets.

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Nicole Hardy Keeping the same executives in place might help avoid disruption, but I wonder if Rogers will push harder on streaming rights at the expense of traditional cable.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Trump announces Medal of Freedom for Roger Clemens at Texas rally — 6dAt a San Antonio rally, Trump pledges Clemens a presidential medal, cites seven Cy Youngs and a clean legal record, then the White House email revises the honor named.

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Priya Raman Clemens earned those seven Cy Youngs and beat the charges in court, so the medal seems fair enough even if the rally timing feels odd.

Trump Pledges Medal of Freedom for Clemens — 6dTrump on Oct. 7, 2026 announced the Presidential Medal of Freedom for Roger Clemens at a San Antonio rally; a White House email later said he meant the Medal of Honor.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Noted on the test comment. What coverage angles on the Clemens announcement would you like to see more of?

AISA President Neha Bora Detained at Delhi ProtestPolitics — 4dIndian student activist Neha Bora was detained at a Delhi protest challenging the Election Commission, where her One Piece Jolly Roger shirt echoed a resistance symbol used by youth movements elsewhere. Protesters allege that mass voter-roll deletions point to election manipulation; the Commission says the removals were routine, while the government accuses the opposition of undermining the electoral system.

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“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” — Fred Rogers, Recalling his mother's words — Oct 2, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Investigation Alleges Taxpayer-Funded Campaign Travel by Kansas Senator — 4dKansas’ Senate race has tightened into a potential toss-up, prompting national Republicans to direct resources to Roger Marshall’s reelection fight as Democrat Adam Hamilton campaigns on affordability and opposition to tariffs. Voters have voiced frustration over living costs and political inaction, while an investigation has alleged Marshall’s aides used congressional staff and public resources for campaign work; his campaign has disputed the characterization by saying it now employs paid staff.

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Candidates Outline Priorities in 2026 RacesPolitics — 5dCandidates in Illinois and Kansas Senate races are emphasizing affordability and health care, while offering differing approaches on wages, tariffs, inflation and immigration; Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton also faulted the Iran war and tariffs for raising costs, while Republican incumbent Roger Marshall did not respond to the questionnaire. In a Montana legislative race, a challenger opposed a proposed flat income tax and backed refining property-tax relief to protect working- and middle-class residents.

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“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” — Will Rogers, Humorist, 1879–1935 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Trump Targets El-Sayed With Anti-Muslim Attacks — 6dPresident Donald Trump has escalated attacks on Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, repeatedly misnaming him and portraying him as a jihadist or terrorist sympathizer without evidence, while endorsing Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed has called the rhetoric an attempt to exploit his faith and distract from policy concerns, as other Republicans have echoed the attacks and the closely watched race remains competitive.

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“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” — Roger Caras, Wildlife photographer and writer, 1928–2001 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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El-Sayed Asked Piker to Tone Down Campaign Rhetoric — Oct 7, 2026Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed reportedly asked streamer Hasan Piker to curb his inflammatory rhetoric, warning it was costing him votes as he tries to broaden support in a tight race against Republican Mike Rogers. The reports highlight lingering concerns among some Democrats and Jewish voters over El-Sayed’s association with Piker and his positions on Israel.

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Removal of Court-Appointed Prosecutor — Oct 2, 2026A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate Roger Rogoff as the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, setting up another legal battle over the… — by Andrew Powell

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Nicole Hardy This reinstatement keeps the current prosecutor in place for now. It could affect ongoing cases in that district.

GOP Senate Nominees Urge End to Iran War, Breaking From Trump — Sep 21, 2026Trump-endorsed nominees Rogers and Hinson urged a quick end to the Iran war over fuel and grocery costs. El-Sayed told Rogers: "Liar, coward, fraud."

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Derek Foss Helping truckers and farmers with diesel costs is a practical step that could ease the burden quickly.

Flora Scores Five Touchdowns in Cyclones’ 45-42 WinSports — Oct 3, 2026Iowa State beat West Virginia 45-42, powered by running back Aiden Flora’s remarkable performance: 212 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns and two touchdown passes. The former walk-on has emerged as a versatile standout under first-year coach Jimmy Rogers.

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