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Trump heads to Kansas to rally Republicans; Vance's stunning response about Iran attack

CBS News19 October 2026, 16:44 UTCIran

President Trump is headed to Kansas to rally Republican voters ahead of the midterms. This comes as Vice President JD Vance also seeks GOP momentum for the November elections. Vance joined CBS News for a town hall. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.

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