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Trump campaigns in Alaska as GOP faces midterm losses in Texas races

President Trump campaigned in Alaska on Oct. 13 ahead of Nov. 3 midterm elections, while GOP strategists and Texas state officials warned of potential Republican losses, especially in the Texas Senate race. Trump also announced pardons for two Alaskans and discussed federal broadband investment.

Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 13, 2026
Sources
Reported by 3 outlets

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Federal Communications Commission broadband investment for Alaska$162 million1
  • Republican groups ad spending over Democratsover $300 million2 Who pays or receives it: Republican groups
  • Elon Musk spending through America PACover $36 million2 Who pays or receives it: Elon Musk

Does this affect you?

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  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Midterm elections1

Who's involved

  • Donald TrumpPresident
  • Kimberly GuilfoyleTrump's ambassador to Greece
  • Dan SullivanRepublican U.S. Senator from Alaska
  • Brendan CarrFederal Communications Commission chair
  • Doug BurgumInterior Secretary
  • Howard LutnickCommerce Secretary
  • Zachary CzubakRecipient of presidential pardon
  • Patrick FlemingRecipient of presidential pardon
  • James TalaricoDemocratic Texas Senate candidate
  • Ken PaxtonRepublican Texas Senate candidate
  • Dade PhelanGOP Texas state representative and former House speaker

The facts

  • Trump campaigned in Wasilla, Alaska on Oct. 13 ahead of Nov. 3 midterm elections.1
  • Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump's ambassador to Greece, resigned on Oct. 13 amid allegations of improper conduct.1
  • Trump pardoned Zachary Czubak and Patrick Fleming, who had pleaded guilty in 2022 of violating Clean Air Act regulations.1
  • The FCC will vote on $162 million in additional broadband investment for Alaska, per Trump.1
  • Texas Senate race features Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.2 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Dade Phelan, GOP Texas state representative, said Republicans face risk of losing multiple statewide races in Texas.3

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Kimberly Guilfoyle Allegations against her are false; she will vigorously defend herself.1
  • Brendan Carr, FCC chair Committed to working with Sen. Dan Sullivan to get every Alaskan connected to high-speed internet.1
  • Doug Burgum, Interior Secretary Trump could get the Alaska Permanent Fund to double due to his policies.1
  • GOP strategist Republicans will lose Texas Senate seat to Talarico due to Trump corruption and Paxton corruption.2
  • Dade Phelan Republicans focus on anti-transgender ads not resonating with swing voters; Trump's economy mishandling is blame.3

Where the sources disagree

  • Whether James Talarico is leading in Texas Senate race polling Talarico is polling ahead of Paxton per [3]; Democratic strategists express confidence in Talarico per [2]

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • The Latest: Trump travels to Alaska to campaign for GOP candidates ahead of midterms

    Click2Houston

  • ‘Republicans Are F–ked’: GOP Strategists Process Trump’s Impact Ahead of Midterms

    Rolling Stone

  • Texas Republican warns of midterms ‘bloodbath’ for GOP

    Daily Kos

Sources

Outlets: 3 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. The Latest: Trump travels to Alaska to campaign for GOP candidates ahead of midterms Click2Houston Not rated, October 13, 2026
  2. ‘Republicans Are F–ked’: GOP Strategists Process Trump’s Impact Ahead of Midterms Rolling Stone Not rated, October 13, 2026
  3. Texas Republican warns of midterms ‘bloodbath’ for GOP Daily Kos Not rated, October 14, 2026

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