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Trump plays defense in red states amid Democratic rift in Senate battleground

President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail with scheduled stops in Iowa and Kansas on Sunday, defending two historically red states as competitive Senate races tighten.
Both states are now rated 'toss-ups' by the Cook Political Report, reflecting Republican challenges in maintaining control of Congress. Trump held tele-rallies Saturday after a twenty-eight day travel streak left his voice operating at about 49.2%.
Early voting in key Senate battlegrounds is significantly outpacing the 2022 midterm election. As of Sunday morning, more than 52 million ballots had been cast, compared to nearly 46 million in 2022, according to the Election Lab.
A rift between Michigan candidates El-Sayed and Stevens over Israel and past comments has upset some Jewish voters. El-Sayed's campaign disinvited Stevens from a planned appearance, complicating Democratic efforts in the state.
Democrats need to flip at least four seats to take back control of the Senate. A potential loss in Michigan, currently blue, would require the party to pick up five seats instead.

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