Lexington Brief

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Government 1 outlet · Kentucky Lantern

Trump parachutes to KY to stump for Republicans in safe seats, give GOP nod in ‘tight race’

President Donald Trump rallied at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights on Saturday, urging voters to support Republicans including Senate candidate Andy Barr and 4th District candidate Ed Gallrein. He promised a $100 million Defense Department investment in a Winchester pharmaceutical facility if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate, and again pledged $5,000 checks to adults. Kentucky Democrats criticized his record on prices and Medicaid cuts. Election Day is Nov. 3.

General 1 outlet · Herald-Leader

Ohio falls back in 2026When Ohio clocks fall back in 2026

Ohio will end daylight saving time on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. At 2 a.m., clocks will move back one hour to 1 a.m., giving residents an extra hour. Daylight saving time will resume in March 2027.

Government 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

President Trump rallies in Kentucky before midterms

President Donald Trump held a midterm rally at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, Kentucky, where Republican candidates Ed Gallrein and Andy Barr also spoke. Trump endorsed both and said the Department of War would invest $100 million in pharmaceutical company Antheia to revive a drug-manufacturing facility in Winchester if Republicans win. A protester who interrupted Trump was escorted out by the Secret Service. Outside the arena, NKU graduate Nicole Morwessel protested the administration, citing rising

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