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Trump Renews $5,000 Payment Promise Tied to GOP Control
President Donald Trump said tariff revenue would fund the $1 trillion-plus proposal, which hinges on Republicans keeping Congress in November.

Trump Weighs Insurrection Act During Midterm Loss Fears
President Trump and allies are discussing potential invocations of the Insurrection Act as Republican midterm prospects darken, raising questions about the limits of executive power.

Trump Opens 17-State Blitz as GOP Governors Back Kansas Democrat
President Trump rallies for Republican Senate candidates while two former Kansas governors endorse Democrat Adam Hamilton against Trump-backed Senator Roger Marshall.

Trump Opens Midterm Push in Iowa, Betting on Economy Message
President Trump launched his 2026 midterm campaign in Iowa, prioritizing economic messaging while signaling a defensive Republican strategy focused on shoring up GOP-held seats with narrow margins.
Jeffries to Unveil Democratic Midterm Strategy Against Trump
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will hold a press conference Thursday to outline Democrats' campaign message on Iran, AI regulation, and inflation.
Democrats Back Independents in Red States During Brand Concerns
The Democratic National Committee and its allies are supporting a strategy boosting independent candidates instead of their own nominees in key midterm races.

Trump Pitches $5,000 Adult Dividend, Drawing Fire Over Cost
President Trump doubled down on his pledge to send $5,000 checks to every American adult, a $1.2 trillion proposal Democrats and some Republicans say is fiscally reckless

Democrats Flip Two Florida Seats, Eye Midterm Gains
Special election wins and a 14-point average swing toward Democrats in 2025 contests suggest potential gains in November, but independent voters remain a wildcard.
Fetterman Backs McCormick at Trump Convention, Draws Fire from Democrats
Pennsylvania's Democratic senator introduced his Republican colleague at a Trump midterm event, drawing comparisons to propaganda from Democratic allies.
Trump Demands Voter Pledge at Convention, Warns of 'Hell' for Non-Voters
At the first Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, President Trump led supporters in a pledge to vote, while Vice President JD Vance sparred with a heckler
Trump Tells GOP: Voters Are Angry at Republicans, Not Me
In an interview, President Trump distanced himself from potential Republican losses in 2026, claiming voter anger is directed at the party, not him—a claim contradicted by recent polling.
Trump Proposes $5,000 Payout, Shows Deal-Making With Democrats
At a Dallas Republican convention, President Trump offered direct payments to Americans and promised Affordable Care Act refunds while suggesting he would negotiate with Democrats if they gain congressional power.
Trump Pitches $5,000 'Dividend' Checks to Voters if GOP Wins Midterms
President Trump promised Americans $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress, drawing immediate criticism that the plan amounts to vote buying.
Trump Rallies GOP in Dallas as Fetterman Praises Republican Colleague
Trump headlined the Republican Party's first midterm convention Wednesday, touting economic gains while Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman's video praising GOP Sen. Dave McCormick drew fire from his own party
Raskin Calls Hamas Comments 'Distraction' as Democrats Distance Themselves
Rep. Jamie Raskin dismissed left-wing commentator Hasan Piker's pro-Hamas remarks as irrelevant to the midterm elections, even as fellow Democrat Hillary Scholten withdrew her endorsement over the controversy.
Ingraham Warns GOP to 'Get Act Together' as Senate Seats Slip
Fox News host Laura Ingraham and Republican operative Ned Ryun cautioned that GOP candidates face unexpected vulnerability in Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, and Alaska ahead of November elections.
Iran War Threatens Republican Midterm Hopes as November Nears
A collapsed ceasefire, blocked Strait of Hormuz, and rising inflation are damaging GOP prospects in the midterm elections six months into the conflict.
Supreme Court Lifts Block on Trump Mail Ballot Order, 6-3
The unsigned ruling removes a lower-court injunction covering 23 states and Washington, D.C., clearing the way for new mail voting rules before November midterms
Trump Backs Graham in S.C. Runoff, but Core Voters Break for Norman
President Trump campaigned for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina on Friday, but some supporters said they would vote for her opponent, Rep. Ralph Norman, in Tuesday's GOP primary runoff.

Democrats Lead by 8 Points as Voters Demand Change, Poll Shows
A CNN poll finds Democrats ahead on the generic ballot and gaining ground as the party of change, though voters express deep frustration with both parties.
Ossoff Leads Democrats' Shift From Fear to Ridicule Against Trump
With midterms less than two months away, Georgia's junior senator is betting mockery does what dire warnings never could.

Democrats Bring Faith Back to the Campaign Trail to Compete for Religious Voters
Several Democratic candidates in competitive races are openly discussing how religion shapes their politics, testing a strategy the party largely abandoned after the 1980s.
Trump Takes Crime Message to Nassau County With New FBI Data
The president visited the Nassau County Police Academy on Friday with Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel to release 2025 violent crime figures.
Race to Replace Leavitt Begins With Midterms Ten Weeks Away
A dozen names are in circulation for White House press secretary, including a current deputy, a former Trump lawyer and a CNN contributor who backed away from the job once before.
Trump Approval Hits 33 Percent, Putting GOP House Majority at Risk
A new Economist/YouGov poll shows Trump at his second-term low, and the Cook Political Report has already shifted seven House seats toward Democrats.
Democrats Eye Congress Majority That Would Put Trump Under the Microscope
A Democratic takeover of the House and Senate in November 2026 would mark the first time Trump faces an opposition-controlled Congress in his second term.
Trump Blames Congress, Not Himself, as GOP Base Simmers Before Midterms
President Trump told Punchbowl News that Republican voters are angry at congressional leadership, not his administration, as the 2026 midterms approach.
Hogg Demands DNC Chief's Ouster as Party Faces $2M Deficit Before Midterms
David Hogg called for DNC Chairman Ken Martin's removal, pointing to a $2 million deficit and what he called a failure to connect with voters ahead of November.

House Democrat Calls for DNC Chair Martin to Resign Over Fundraising Drop
Midwest swing-district representative cites 15 percent decline in large donor contributions as party strategists scramble to reassure financial backers
Johnson Pressures Big Oil on Gas Prices as Midterms Approach
White House officials met with oil executives this week, urging increased output to curb rising pump costs before November elections

Trump Administration Sued Over VA Abortion Ban—Key Donors, Midterms at Stake
A veterans group challenges the White House's directive to limit reproductive health access at VA facilities, escalating a national debate ahead of the 2026 midterms
GOP Fraud Crackdown: Who Pays, Who Profits, and How It Reshapes Midterms
The Republican-led push for stricter financial fraud enforcement signals a major shift in regulatory priorities, poised to reconfigure campaign finance and market stability ahead of critical midterm elections.