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Election Year Enters Final Stretch as Trump Holds Wild Cards
Analysis of the volatile 2026 US midterm landscape as Trump's war chest, Iran conflict, tariffs, and data center battles reshape the race.
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Analysis of the volatile 2026 US midterm landscape as Trump's war chest, Iran conflict, tariffs, and data center battles reshape the race.
Trump tells Republicans they have a winning midterm message and pledges to campaign in 35 battleground races despite low approval ratings.
Republicans run healthcare ads after backing Medicaid cuts. Polls show Democrats lead on costs; GOP leans into fraud messaging.
New NYT/Siena polls show Democrats competitive in six Republican-held Senate seats but not leading in enough to flip the chamber.
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts three Senate races toward Democrats, giving Democrats a clearer path to the Senate majority. Republicans remain favored.