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      <description>At a White House event on 30 September, Trump said he has explained his economic record poorly while insisting the economy is doing well. Coverage differs on whether this signals voter anger and Republican alarm before the 3 November midterms. (5 outlets: 1 left · 2 centre · 2 right)</description>
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      <description>The Pentagon is deploying a third carrier strike group, the USS Theodore Roosevelt, to the Middle East, adding up to 10,000 personnel, according to the Wall Street Journal. Trump is reported to be weighing renewed action against Iran after the midterms. (17 outlets: 4 left · 6 centre · 7 right)</description>
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      <description>The Treasury Department issued temporary rules to enroll children in Trump Accounts automatically and said on 1 October the enrollment was complete. Outlets differ on whether 60 million is additional, a ceiling or a total, and on dates. (6 outlets: 2 left · 2 centre · 2 right)</description>
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