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Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A
THOMAS BEAUMONT, Yahoo Entertainment
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he expects Republican President Donald Trump to try to interfere with the midterm elections, and he says raids by...
Jan 14, 2026, 11:39 AM
Trump floats canceling election, dismisses it to avoid 'dictator' label
Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today
President Donald Trump spoke to House Republicans as the party braces for impact in the 2026 midterms. He teased he can't cancel the election.
Jan 7, 2026, 5:48 PM
Trump says he would be impeached if Republicans lose Congress in midterms
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
US president predicts 'epic' victory for his party in the November vote that will determine control of House and Senate.
Jan 6, 2026, 7:01 PM
Buckle up: Trump is not putting on the brakes
Brian Karem, Salon
Even as he falters, 2026 will be a make-or-break year for the president — and the country
Jan 2, 2026, 2:00 PM
Trump Wants To”Unleash Hell” In 2026; POTUS Tries To Go Full Maximus With A Misguided ‘Gladiator’ Flex
Dominic Patten, Deadline
In the dying days of 2025, Donald Trump wants to be more Maximus than POTUS as a new video from the White House today laughably tries to assert Grabbing that pivotal battle scene at the beginning of Ridley Scott and Universal’s 2000 blockbuster Gladiator, the…
Dec 31, 2025, 1:45 AM
Could a group of women veteran ‘Hellcats’ help Democrats flip the House in 2026?
By Helen Coster, Yahoo Entertainment
By Helen Coster NEW YORK, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Cait Conley kicked off her congressional campaign with a series of cellphone videos in which she addresses...
Dec 22, 2025, 11:03 AM
The Biggest Threat to the 2026 Economy Is Still Donald Trump
John Cassidy, The New Yorker
John Cassidy on how President Donald Trump’s penchant for causing chaos in the economy could stymie analysts’ predictions for an election-year upturn.
Dec 22, 2025, 11:00 AM
Trump’s Own RNC Chair Issues Chilling 2026 Prediction
Tom Latchem, Daily Beast
President Donald Trump’s handpicked Republican National Committee chair is predicting GOP obliteration in the 2026 midterms. With party operatives fearing...
Dec 12, 2025, 5:44 PM
Trump said affordability is a ‘hoax’ in his Pennsylvania speech. What do the latest numbers show?
Andrew Romano, Yahoo Entertainment
Here's how expensive it really is in America right now, in 10 charts.
Dec 11, 2025, 8:30 PM
‘MyPillow Guy’ and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026
STEVE KARNOWSKI, Yahoo Entertainment
Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor...
Dec 11, 2025, 4:02 PM
Miami gives Dems hopes for Florida midterm magic. But hurdles loom large
Kimberly Leonard, Politico
Democrats are still far behind on fundraising, voter registration and organizing.
Dec 10, 2025, 11:00 PM
After Texas ruling, Trump and Republicans head to 2026 with a redistricting edge
Larry Kaplow, NPR
Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.
Dec 8, 2025, 11:00 AM
Tennessee Election Has GOP Fearing 2026 Blowout For Democrats
Philip Elliott, Time
Democrats predicting at least 70 House seats are now in play for 2026, after Tuesday's Tennessee special election
Dec 3, 2025, 7:51 PM
Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a special election in Tennessee. Here's why
Stephen Fowler, NPR
Tuesday's special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District between Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps has attracted outsize attention and spending from both parties.
Dec 2, 2025, 10:00 AM
Top consultant exits Mace’s gubernatorial campaign, says congresswoman ‘decided to turn her back on MAGA’
Sophie Brams, WCBD News 2
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A top consultant in Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace’s bid for South Carolina governor in 2026 announced Monday he is stepping away ...
Dec 1, 2025, 7:41 PM
It’s not just Marjorie Taylor Greene: The Republicans considering quitting over Trump
Cameron Henderson, Yahoo Entertainment
Congressional Republicans are considering quitting their jobs ahead of the 2026 midterm elections amid frustration with the White House.
Nov 25, 2025, 6:45 PM
Trump seizes control of Republicans' 2026 election strategy with his presidency on the line
By Nandita Bose and Tim Reid, Yahoo Entertainment
By Nandita Bose and Tim Reid WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump isn't on the ballot in next November's midterm elections, but he’s plunging into...
Nov 24, 2025, 11:01 AM
Trump’s grip on party he remade weakens after string of setbacks
fortune.com, Biztoc.com
President Donald Trump’s power to bend a compliant Republican Congress to his will has stalled amid a series of political setbacks that threaten to fracture the party heading into next year’s pivotal midterm elections. In the last week, Trump capitulated to f…
Nov 23, 2025, 3:10 PM
How could Trump interfere in the midterms? Here's what voting officials are watching
Miles Parks, NPR
Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are actively preparing for the possibility of interference by the Trump administration.
Nov 21, 2025, 10:00 AM
Arizona senator weighs in on what he thinks Democrats should do to win in 2026
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News
Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., thinks Democrats should focus on the basics but do it in a way that's authentic to them.
Nov 21, 2025, 1:06 AM
Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years
Domenico Montanaro, NPR
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows some major warning signs for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as Americans want the president to focus on lowering prices.
Nov 19, 2025, 10:00 AM
Gerrymandering looks like a worse and worse bet for GOP
Chris Stirewalt, The Hill
It is certainly still too soon to say what the effects of a spasm of mid-decade gerrymandering will be on the results of the 2026 midterms, but one thing we ...
Nov 18, 2025, 11:00 AM
Despite big election losses, Republican leaders insist there’s no problem with GOP policies
pbs.org, Biztoc.com
Almost two weeks after Republicans lost badly in elections in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, many GOP leaders insist there is no problem with the party's policies, its message or President Donald Trump's leadership. Trump says Democrats and t…
Nov 16, 2025, 6:33 PM
A MAGA divorce? Donald Trump vs Marjorie Taylor Greene
CK Smith, Salon
The escalating feud underscores tensions in GOP, raising questions about the party’s direction for 2026 Midterms
Nov 15, 2025, 7:15 PM