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Trump’s Midterm Pressure Campaign Is Already in Motion
From election-law bills to agency raids and data grabs, the Trump administration is laying the groundwork for a familiar claim: that any bad midterm result must have been rigged.
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Trump pushes ahead on policy as approval softens and GOP midterm anxiety rises
With approval ratings slipping and public frustration over the Iran war growing, Trump is pressing ahead on his agenda in ways that worry Republicans who say the White House is acting as if the midterms are someone else’s problem.
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Troop deployments crank up Republican anxiety on Capitol Hill
Troop movements to the Middle East have Republicans on edge. Some fear a voter backlash if U.S. forces go into Iran, while Democratic leaders aim to force another war powers vote after lawmakers return from recess.
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‘What is he doing?’: New threats emerge for Trump’s economy as war drags on
A war in the Middle East has pushed oil prices up, supply chains are strained, and voters are asking whether the White House has a steady economic plan.
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They Hold the Cards Now: Trump Allies Say Iran Has the Upper Hand
Some close to the White House say the U.S. won the initial strikes but Iran now controls the tempo. That could force hard choices: keep fighting from the air, risk putting boots on Iranian soil, or accept Iran’s ability to disrupt oil and gas prices before midterms.
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Why Florida Democrats Are Looking to Texas for a Midterm Spark
Florida Democrats are taking cues from Texas' media-savvy campaigns, aiming to connect with voters through podcasts and social media to bridge a widening gap.
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Obama Enters Virginia Redistricting Fight as Mid-Decade Map Wars Escalate
Former President Barack Obama urges Virginians to vote on a new congressional map, framing it as a response to Republican-led redistricting efforts in states like Texas and Florida.
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How a Texas Senate Race Became a Microcosm of America's Political Mood
Democrat James Talarico wins a contentious primary, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown against the winner of a bitter GOP run-off between establishment and MAGA factions.