#2026 midterms
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Jen Psaki Stunned By Trump's 'Collateral Damage' Remark
White House press secretary Jen Psaki calls Trump's 'collateral damage' comment at a rally 'unhinged' and 'bizarre'.
HuffPost · 1m
Fox News Star Warns GOP Could Face Major Losses in 2026
Fox News analyst Brit Hume warns Republicans risk a major midterm defeat in 2026 due to Trump's declining approval and tight races.
HuffPost · 1m
Kansas Senate race tests Trump's grip on Republicans
Democrat Adam Hamilton leads Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in a stunning upset bid, as Trump's unpopular policies reshape a reliably red state.
NPR · 2m
Experts Challenge White House's Taxpayer Ad Defense
Legal experts say Trump's taxpayer-funded ads violate federal laws by promoting political messages for 2026 midterms.
FactCheck.org · 2m
Philly voters wonder if their vote counts
Election fears make Philly voters question if their vote matters in 2026 midterms.
The Conversation · 1m
Trump targets Omar in revenge campaign
Federal agents raided Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a citizenship investigation. She is one of at least 30 Trump critics threatened with criminal cases.
Vox · 2m
Musk becomes biggest GOP donor ahead of midterms
After saying he'd spend less on politics, Elon Musk has donated $366 million for the 2026 election cycle, mostly to Republican groups.
TIME · 2m
Democratic ads mislead on Collins and Epstein
A super PAC attacking Susan Collins distorts her voting record and overstates a donor's connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
FactCheck.org · 2m
Is Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed a doctor?
Republican Mike Rogers challenges Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's claim to be a physician in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, but the answer depends on how you define the term.
PolitiFact · 2m
Iowa Senate debate fact-checked: votes, lobbying and farm bill
PolitiFact examines claims from the final Iowa Senate debate between Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek.
PolitiFact · 2m
Collins and Jackson debate Maine Senate race
PolitiFact fact-checks the second debate between incumbent Republican Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson for Maine's U.S. Senate seat.
PolitiFact · 1m
Republican ads distort El-Sayed's police and prison positions
Ads attacking Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed omit context and exaggerate his past statements on defunding police and reducing incarceration.
FactCheck.org · 3m
Democrats say GOP ads twist their tax votes
Republicans attack Democratic candidates over tax cuts they say they actually support, citing opposition to the broader One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
FactCheck.org · 4m
Michigan Senate debate: Rogers and El-Sayed fact-checked
PolitiFact examines claims about terrorism links, wealth, and pharmaceutical ties made during the first debate between Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican nominee Mike Rogers.
PolitiFact · 3m
Ossoff and Collins clash over data centers and inflation
Georgia's Senate candidates traded personal attacks and disputed claims about tax breaks, military funding and the causes of inflation in their first debate.
PolitiFact · 3m
Voter Critiques Trump's Rhetoric
An independent voter calls Trump's speeches 'lies and garbage' during a 2026 rally preview.
HuffPost · 1m
Maine Senate Race Heads to Third Debate
Maine Senate candidates Susan Collins and Troy Jackson face third debate as polls show tight race.
Newsweek · 1m
Government kept funding Trump ads after pledging to stop
President Trump said a super PAC would pay for pro-Trump ads, but the government spent nearly $10 million more after that pledge.
NPR · 1m
Harry Enten Predicts 2026 Midterm Results
Harry Enten forecasts Democrats win 67% chance of both Senate and House in 2026 midterms.
HuffPost · 1m
Nebraska ranchers caught between Trump loyalty and rising costs
Farmers and ranchers in Nebraska face soaring expenses from tariffs, war and foreign beef imports, testing their support for President Trump.
BBC News · 3m
Graham and Andrews clash in South Carolina Senate debate
Sen. Darline Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews spar over qualifications in their only debate three weeks before the general election for an open South Carolina Senate seat.
ABC News · 2m
Senate Democrats' Path to Control
Maine Senate race could decide Democrats' Senate control with Susan Collins as key hurdle.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Trump cuts Putin deal as midterms loom
President Trump imports Russian diesel to lower fuel prices, prompting backlash from Republicans and Democrats alike with 23 days until the vote.
CBS News · 3m
El-Sayed: Democrats must win by massive numbers
Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee warns that Democrats need overwhelming victories to prevent election denial in the midterms.
NBC News · 2m
Democrats turn to influencers to win back Latino voters
After losing ground with Hispanic voters in 2024, Democrats are using social media creators to rebuild trust ahead of the 2026 midterms.
NPR · 2m
Midterms Week Before Election
Democrats expand targets as Republicans deploy cash ahead of 2026 midterms.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Black Democrats at a crossroads
As the party shifts left, Black elected officials face a choice between a failing establishment and an untested progressive wing.
Vox · 4m
2026 House map wide open
The 2026 midterm House race is unusually competitive, with many seats in play for both parties.
NPR · 1m
State Supreme Court Races Decide Abortion and Trans Rights
State supreme court races could decide abortion access and trans rights in 2026.
The Conversation · 1m
New Jersey 1981 voter intimidation
New Jersey’s 1981 racist voter intimidation campaign warns of 2026 midterms.
The Conversation · 1m
Latino voters swing back to Democrats ahead of 2026
An NBC News poll shows Democrats leading by 24 points among Latino voters, a dramatic reversal from 2024 driven by economic concerns and backlash to Trump's immigration enforcement.
NBC News · 3m
Trump attacks South Carolina Democrat with anti-trans slur
President Trump used a derogatory term against Annie Andrews, the Democratic Senate nominee in South Carolina, as he campaigned for Republican incumbent Darline Graham.
NBC News · 2m
Democrats ready their House agenda
With 28 days to the midterms, House Democrats are poised to take back power but keeping their plans deliberately vague.
Vox · 3m
Polls Overstate Democratic Lead?
Democrats lead polls by 100 points but experts warn of overestimation.
Slate Magazine · 2m
Kavanaugh Supports Mail Ballot Rules for 2028
Kavanaugh says USPS has legal authority for mail ballot rules, giving hope for 2028 elections.
New York Post · 1m
Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to Use Voter Database
Supreme Court permits Trump administration to use federal voter eligibility database ahead of 2026 midterms.
ABC7 Chicago · 1m
2026 Midterms Could End Pennsylvania Split Legislature
Pennsylvania’s 2026 midterms may end its split legislature, reshaping affordability, election reform, marijuana laws, and AI regulations.
The Conversation · 1m
Latino voters turn sharply against Trump ahead of 2026
A new NBC News/Telemundo poll shows Latino voters who backed Trump in 2024 are now abandoning him and Republicans over the economy and immigration enforcement.
NBC News · 4m
Supreme Court blocks Trump's Missouri map
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri, ruling the state must use districts from 2022 and 2024 to avoid electoral chaos.
NPR · 1m
Trump's 2026 Midterm Stress Test
Can Trump rig the 2026 midterms?
Mother Jones · 1m
Five percent hold the key to Congress
Undecided voters say both parties have failed them. Cost of living will decide their votes and control of Congress.
NBC News · 3m
Donalds scrubs Trump from governor campaign site
As Trump's approval ratings fall, the Florida congressman removes endorsement mentions from his website.
ABC News · 1m
The independents who could flip the Senate
Democrats are clearing the field for independent candidates in deep red states, betting that fresh faces can beat entrenched Republicans where the Democratic brand cannot.
Vox · 4m
Both parties transformed since 2024
Republicans are souring on Trump while Democrats embrace fighting. The 2026 midterms will test these seismic shifts.
Vox · 2m
What Democrats are still getting wrong about voters
Sarah Longwell explains why Democrats could win 2026 but still lose the bigger fight for American politics.
Vox · 4m
Trust in USPS mail ballots drops sharply
Confidence that the Postal Service will deliver election mail on time has fallen 13 points in two years, returning to pandemic lows.
NPR · 2m
Trump punishes Salazar for breaking ranks
As Trump's approval falls before midterms, most Republicans quietly distance themselves. One Florida congresswoman paid a price for doing it on camera.
NBC News · 2m
Tejano Star Targets Texas Congress
Bobby Pulido aims to flip Texas’s 15th district with rural Latino voters.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Republican Judges Defy Supreme Court to Boost GOP
8th Circuit judges force Missouri to use gerrymandered districts despite Supreme Court order.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Trump Threats Linger for 2026 Election
Trump’s election threats continue despite Supreme Court halting mail voting rule.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Democrats surge as Trump's approval slides
New NBC polling averages show Democrats at their strongest point this cycle, with independents abandoning Trump over the Iran war and cost of living.
NBC News · 1m
Gas prices force working families to choose between fuel and food
As Iran war drives pump prices to $4.48 a gallon, Trump dismisses the pain while voters across party lines say the trade-off isn't worth it.
Fortune · 2m
Democrats' biggest lead yet in 2026 midterms race
Democrats hold a 9-point advantage in the race for Congress as Trump's approval rating slides to 39 percent.
NBC News · 3m
Four Safe GOP Seats Slip Toward Democrats
Election forecasters shift eight races toward Democrats, including four previously safe Republican seats, signaling potential trouble for the GOP in November.
Newsweek · 3m
From climate activist to data center critic
A Sunrise Movement co-founder running for Congress shows how progressive priorities have shifted away from climate.
Vox · 2m
Democrats see a real shot at the Senate in 2026
With Republicans fracturing over Trump, the political map is shifting in Democrats' favor just 40 days before the midterms.
Vox · 1m
Trump's $403M super PAC finally opens spending floodgates
With seven weeks until the midterms, Trump's MAGA Inc. deploys its massive war chest, but experts warn the late timing and crowded ad markets may limit its effectiveness.
CNBC · 3m
Supreme Court greenlights flawed voter database
The Trump administration can now use a citizenship verification system with a documented history of wrongly flagging eligible voters as noncitizens.
Mother Jones · 2m
Trump's A.I. Love Affair Defies Political Logic
While Americans fear artificial intelligence, Donald Trump refuses to criticize it, bucking his own populist playbook.
Slate Magazine · 2m
Republicans gamble on healthcare ahead of 2026
The GOP is attacking insurance companies to close a 22-point polling gap with Democrats on healthcare, even though the party has no unified alternative plan.
NBC News · 2m