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Virginia Democrats Propose New Congressional Maps Ahead of Midterms

As they appeal a ruling blocking their redistricting efforts, the state’s Democrats proposed redrawing districts in a way that would strongly favor them.

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Feb 5 • 7:21 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Georgia politics roundup: Legislative session update, how 2026 midterm elections are shaping up

In Washington, resignations and retirements are leaving four Republican-held U.S. House seats in Georgia up for grabs this year. This all comes as local state lawmakers in Georgia are convening for the 2026 legislative session. On Thursday’s “Closer Look,” WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali returned to talk about the latest news from Georgia State Capitol.

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Feb 5 • 4:25 PM EST • Politics • wabe.org
Trump to launch TrumpRx.gov, branding his push to lower prescription prices

The president has argued his drug-pricing initiative ‘should win us the midterms.’ Experts say its impact could be positive but limited.

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Feb 5 • 11:57 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Harris unveils new digital organizing effort ahead of midterm elections

Her social media account is active once more

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Feb 5 • 11:30 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Headliners and announcements for Entertainment Council’s annual Brainfreeze show

The winter quarter concert will feature Rocco, Sarah Kinsley, a pre-show art gallery and more By MIRIAM RAMAKRISHNAN — arts@theaggie.org In the midst of classes, midterms and the never-ending tule fog, the music scene at UC Davis doesn’t stop kicking. Brainfreeze, the annual winter concert hosted by ASUCD’s Entertainment Council (EC), is set to return […]

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Feb 4 • 9:13 PM EST • Entertainment • theaggie.org
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Supreme Court Clears Way for California Voting Map

The state’s Republican Party had asked the justices to step in and block the new congressional maps, which give an advantage to Democrats, before the midterms.

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Feb 4 • 2:00 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Supreme Court allows California to use new congressional map, giving Democrats a boost

The map, which voters approved last year, could allow Democrats to gain up to five House seats in this year’s midterm elections.

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Feb 4 • 1:56 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Why Democrats might struggle to achieve another midterm ‘blue wave’ in the US House

Eight years ago, Democrats flipped more than 40 seats with the help of dozens of veterans and candidates with service backgrounds motivated to run as a check on President Donald Trump.

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Feb 4 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Trump says Republicans ‘should take over the voting’ as his administration pushes for state voter data before the midterms
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Feb 3 • 1:36 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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What a Democratic upset that sent ‘shockwaves’ through the Texas GOP could mean for November

Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipped a Texas Senate seat in deep-red Tarrant County over the weekend. Now, the surprising win is raising alarms for Republicans in Texas — and beyond — ahead of November's midterm elections.

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Feb 3 • 9:18 AM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
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MAHA’s money man has built a political machine. Will it matter for midterms?

A sixth-generation farmer running for Iowa governor, Zach Lahn is the first MAHA-endorsed candidate of the 2026 election cycle.

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Feb 3 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Democratic victory in deep-red Texas district casts a pall over GOP plans to keep the House

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate district by 14 points after Trump carried it by 17 points in 2024. The state is a key battleground in the midterms.

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Feb 2 • 5:39 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Shutdown Politics Will Give Way to Election Campaign Pressures

There’s friction in both parties over the funding bill, but the midterms loom large.

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Feb 2 • 4:31 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
Trump team has $400 million, and 5 other campaign money takeaways

The Democratic Party on the national level has a mere fraction of what Republicans have heading into the 2026 midterms. Big donors like Elon Musk are back, too.

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Feb 2 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Free HIV drugs save lives. Why one state is restricting access for thousands.

An estimated 16,000 HIV and AIDS patients in Florida might lose free medication, health care as the state dramatically rolls back a decades-old program.

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Feb 2 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections

The Republican National Committee vastly outpaced Democrats in 2025, according to year-end filings to the Federal Election Commission

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Feb 1 • 5:08 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Texas Republicans shift messaging around ICE tactics amid election-year risks

With midterm elections approaching, Texas Republicans are publicly questioning ICE's tactics following deadly and controversial enforcement actions. Analysts say the rhetoric reflects growing political vulnerability rather than a true break from the party's tough stance on immigration.

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Feb 1 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
Trump’s polls are tanking. What does his base think?

A MAGA diehard on ICE in Minneapolis, the Epstein files, and what Trump must do before the midterms.

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Jan 31 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
‘Worst-case scenarios’: How Democratic election officials are preparing for potential Trump intrusion in the midterms

Democratic election officials are preparing for potential federal government intrusion in the midterms, as President Donald Trump’s appointees escalate their efforts to find evidence for his long-debunked election fraud claims.

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Jan 31 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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As ACA subsidies expire, voters cite health costs as top economic worry, survey finds

Health costs are top of mind for voters as the 2026 midterm elections loom in November.

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Jan 30 • 8:30 AM EST • Health • cnbc.com
Thoughts on the 2026 MLB HOF class

Plaques are being made

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Jan 30 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • twinkietown.com
F.B.I. Search in Georgia Shows Trump’s Willingness to Pursue 2020 Grievances

The search might also be a harbinger of things to come, signaling the president’s disposition to use the powers of law enforcement to intervene in election matters as the 2026 midterms approach.

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Jan 30 • 5:04 AM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Pete Buttigieg on how Democrats should run in the midterms
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Jan 29 • 6:59 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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House Republicans propose stricter voting requirements as Trump administration eyes the midterms

House Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation’s voting laws

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Jan 29 • 11:02 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Americans Are More Worried About Health Care Costs Than Gas or Groceries

The price of health care tops the US public’s long list of economic worries ahead of the midterm elections, according to new polling data, as “affordability” has become a buzzword championed by politicians on both sides of the aisle.

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Jan 29 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • bloomberg.com
The cost of health care, not food or rent, is now Americans’ top worry

As politicians prepare their pitches for the midterm elections, a survey finds that about 1 in 3 Americans are “very worried” about health care costs.

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Jan 29 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Health Care Costs Tops the Public’s Economic Worries as the Runup to the Midterms Begins; Independent Voters Are More Likely to Trust Democrats than Republicans on the Issue

Heading into this midterm election year, the cost of health care tops the public’s economic anxieties and more than 4 in 10 voters say the issue will have a major impact on their vote, this KFF Health Tracking poll finds.

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Jan 29 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • kff.org
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Costs, Expiring ACA Tax Credits, and the 2026 Midterms

Looking ahead to the midterm elections, health care costs are the public’s top economic concern, and many voters say the issue will have a major impact on their vote. On health care issues, including the cost of health care, voters currently trust Democrats more than Republicans, though neither party has an advantage on addressing the overall cost of living. Following the expiration of the ACA enhanced tax credits, two-thirds of the public say Congress did the “wrong thing” by not extending them.

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Jan 29 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • kff.org
How the midterms are shaping up: From the Politics Desk

Plus, the latest immigration enforcement news from Minneapolis, Washington and beyond.

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Jan 27 • 6:01 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Virginia Democrats’ redistricting push is dealt a setback by state court

A state court on Tuesday blocked Virginia Democrats’ redistricting effort, delivering a setback to the party’s plans to redraw congressional lines ahead of November’s midterm elections.

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Jan 27 • 5:14 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Abbott executive who led TAVR, Tendyne divisions announces exit

Chris Waddell, a medtech executive focused on various structural heart technologies, is leaving Abbott after several years to "recharge" and pursue a new opportunity.

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Jan 27 • 3:02 PM EST • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Tahoe Forest Health System celebrates Heart Health Month

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Forest Health System invites local residents to join a month-long celebration of Heart Health Month this February. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States,...

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Jan 27 • 1:00 PM EST • Health • tahoedailytribune.com
Minnesota medtech companies call for ‘de-escalation’ after Alex Pretti’s death

Executives from two of the world’s largest medtech companies, Medtronic and Boston Scientific, are among the leaders calling for "state, local and federal officials to work together to find real solutions."

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Jan 26 • 11:27 AM EST • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Republicans move forward with plans for a midterm convention featuring Trump

The Republican National Committee voted Friday to hold a midterm political convention, launching an unusual GOP festival that President Donald Trump will headline in hopes of rallying supporters to focus on the critical fall fight for control of Congress.

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Jan 23 • 2:01 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Elon Musk Is Diving Back Into U.S. Politics

The billionaire has mended a rift with President Trump and he is giving millions to Republicans again ahead of the midterms.

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Jan 22 • 9:00 PM EST • Politics • wsj.com
Chipotle is getting more serious about politics, forming a new PAC

Ahead of the midterms, Chipotle has filed to form a political action committee, in a departure from its prior "Government Affairs Engagement Policy."

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Jan 22 • 6:43 AM EST • Politics • businessinsider.com
BioStem Technologies Advances Entry into the Acute Wound Care Market with Acquisition of BioTissue Holdings’ Surgical and Wound Care Business

Accelerates expansion of BioStem’s commercial organization through integration of an experienced national sales force Expands access to major GPO networks, strengthening BioStem’s position across hospital settings Barry Hassett promoted to Chief Commercial Officer Conference call scheduled for tomorrow, January 22nd at 8am ET POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioStem Technologies, Inc. (OTC: BSEM), a leading MedTech company focused on the development, manufacturing, and comm

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Jan 21 • 5:30 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
WATCH: Trump brags about making CEOs 'very rich' at World Economic Forum reception

The president spoke to a wealthy audience at the Davos economic forum in Switzerland as Republicans back home press him to focus on affordability, a top concern for Americans getting squeezed by higher prices ahead of the midterm elections.

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Jan 21 • 3:06 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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J&J’s cardiovascular business boosts medtech growth in 2025

Cardiovascular was the only business unit to grow by double digits last year, helping to fuel the overall medical device business to top $33 billion.

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Jan 21 • 7:11 AM EST • Business • medtechdive.com
After Minneapolis, Democrats confront political vulnerabilities to battle Trump on immigration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats had planned to campaign in the midterm elections on affordability and health care, two issues where Americans are particularly unhappy with President Donald Trump.

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Jan 21 • 12:08 AM EST • Politics • wral.com
After Minneapolis, Democrats confront political vulnerabilities to battle Trump on immigration

Democrats are rethinking their midterm election strategy due to the controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota

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Jan 21 • 12:04 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
After Minneapolis, Democrats Confront Political Vulnerabilities to Battle Trump on Immigration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats had planned to campaign in the midterm elections on affordability and health care, two issues where Americans are particularly unhappy with President Donald Trump. But the aggressive immigration crackdown in Minnesota, including the killing of an American mother during a ...

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Jan 21 • 12:03 AM EST • Politics • usnews.com
GOP calls Trump its ‘secret weapon’ — but polls show warning signs heading into midterms

Trump's approval rating average sits at 42% as Republicans face significant midterm challenges, with polling showing erosion among Independents and on key issues.

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Jan 19 • 3:28 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
A year into Trump’s second term, Iowa voters offer clues for the midterm elections

Shanen Ebersole is smiling, keeping an eye on her cows as they graze. Calving season is soon, so election season will have to wait.

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Jan 19 • 6:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Caleb Williams says OT interception a 'miscommunication' with DJ Moore
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Jan 18 • 11:50 PM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement becomes wild card for GOP in 2026

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is a wild card ahead of this year’s midterm elections. President Trump and parts of the Republican Party have aligned his …

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Jan 18 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Liftoff IPO filing signals possible end to adtech market freeze

Liftoff filing to go public could signal that the "year of mobile" is finally upon us, with more mobile adtech IPOs expected.

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Jan 18 • 5:11 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Buttigieg, Booker Lead Midterm Democratic Health Care Push

The potential 2028 presidential candidates showcased a Democratic midterm strategy that would assail G.O.P. votes in favor of cutting Medicaid and allowing health care subsidies to expire.

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Jan 18 • 5:01 AM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Insider: Former DTE Energy CEO helping Duggan campaign develop policy plans

The revelation could be controversial this year amid criticism from both sides of the aisle about Michigan's rising electricity rates.

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Jan 17 • 11:00 PM EST • Politics • detroitnews.com
Texas’ party primaries shape the state’s politics. So why do so few voters participate?

November’s elections may seem far away, but the 2026 midterms are very much in full swing. With Republicans and Democrats releasing ads targeting their opponents and asking for campaign donations.

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Jan 17 • 5:00 PM EST • Politics • dentonrc.com
No, Trump can’t cancel the midterms. He’s doing this instead

Worried about losing unified Republican power in Washington and mystified at his lack of support among the public, President Donald Trump keeps talking about not holding the November midterm elections, when Republicans could lose control of the House, Senate or both.

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Jan 17 • 10:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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How ICE Tensions and Immigration Politics Could Shape 2026 Midterm Elections

Three reporters discuss the Minneapolis chaos and how it could play a role in the midterms.

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Jan 16 • 7:01 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump sharpens health care affordability message for midterms

12:30 Report is The Hill’s midday newsletter. Subscribe here. Happy Friday! President Trump’s inauguration weekend was exactly a year ago now. Part of me feels like that was just yesterday bu…

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Jan 16 • 12:38 PM EST • Health • thehill.com
US politics in 2026: Trump abroad, America turns 250 and the midterm elections

What to look out for in US politics in 2026.

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Jan 16 • 5:54 AM EST • Politics • blogs.lse.ac.uk
WATCH: Trump was 'simply joking' about canceling the election, Leavitt says

Asked about a comment President Donald Trump made earlier this week about canceling U.S. midterm elections, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said "he was speaking facetiously."

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Jan 15 • 6:41 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
Cook Political Report shifts 18 House races toward Democrats

The Cook Political Report on Thursday shifted 18 House races toward Democrats in the latest sign of the party’s momentum ahead of the midterms. Citing President Trump’s unpopular polling numbers a…

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Jan 15 • 1:59 PM EST • Politics • thehill.com
Opinion | I’m a business owner. Here’s what tariffs do.

Taxes, jobs and the November midterms, through readers’ eyes.

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Jan 15 • 1:54 PM EST • Business • washingtonpost.com
Trump launches ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ touting grab bag of initiatives

The proposal, coming ahead of the midterm elections, falls far short of President Donald Trump’s promises to deliver a replacement for the Affordable Care Act.

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Jan 15 • 1:51 PM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Trump lays out new framework to address health costs

The framework is an acknowledgement the GOP could face blame for health care affordability in the midterms.

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Jan 15 • 12:25 PM EST • Health • axios.com
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Trump unveils health care affordability plan

President Trump unveiled a health care framework Thursday aimed at lowering drug prices and insurance premiums, as he seeks to address a major Republican political liability ahead of the midterm el…

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Jan 15 • 12:13 PM EST • Health • thehill.com
Energy set to dominate state politics in runup to midterms

Electricity prices and data centers are emerging as major issues for both voters and legislators.

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Jan 15 • 6:16 AM EST • Politics • eenews.net
A Maine Democrat gave RFK Jr.-aligned groups a win. Is it an opening for a political realignment?

Pingree's fight was a rare instance of a Democrat tapping the political coalition associated with Kennedy.

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Jan 15 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • bostonglobe.com
E&E News: Energy set to dominate state politics in runup to midterms

Electricity prices and data centers are emerging as major issues for both voters and legislators.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 PM EST • Politics • subscriber.politicopro.com
Federal judges allow California to use new Democrat-friendly map ahead of 2026 election

A federal three-judge panel on Wednesday allowed California to use a new voter-approved US House map that is designed to boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms.

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Jan 14 • 5:22 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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The State of Your Teeth Could Predict an Early Death, Study Shows

Fillings matter.

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Jan 13 • 8:44 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Democrats will spend millions to shift voter registration strategy ahead of the midterm elections

The initiative to consolidate voter registration efforts begins in Arizona and Nevada with at least $2 million for training organizers.

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Jan 13 • 10:10 AM EST • Politics • detroitnews.com
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Trump is trying to change how the midterm elections are conducted

Many of these endeavors go far beyond typical political persuasion, challenging long-established democratic norms.

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Jan 12 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Wild Card Round: Bills at Jaguars

The Jaguars are slight 1.5-point favorites over the Bills at home for this Wild Card matchup. Join us in the comments!

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Jan 11 • 12:50 PM EST • Sports • milehighreport.com
Mamdani, Trump and the battle for the disgruntled in 2026 midterms

Take over Greenland, anyone? Open government-run grocery stores? The politics of 2026 will not be for the faint of heart.

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Jan 11 • 5:03 AM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
From Washington: Congress Kicks Off 2026 With Debates Over Health Care, War Powers, and ICE

The Republicans' slim majority in the House of Representatives took a significant blow with the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa and the retirement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, shrinking it to 118-113 with the midterms less than a year away. The developments come as the party is showing signs of divisi

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Jan 10 • 6:05 AM EST • Health • radio.foxnews.com
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The AI industry's getting political. Keep an eye on these super PACs.

The AI industry is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into super PACs ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Jan 10 • 5:07 AM EST • Politics • businessinsider.com
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CNN’s guide to the most important elections of 2026

This year’s midterms will serve as a referendum on the first two years of President Donald Trump’s second term and will shape his final two years in office.

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Jan 9 • 5:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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These 17 Republicans voted with Democrats to pass House ACA bill

They acted in rare defiance of President Trump and GOP leaders to pass the measure on a key election issue ahead of November's midterms.

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Jan 8 • 6:37 PM EST • Health • axios.com
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Trump tells Republicans: ‘You gotta win the midterms’ or ‘I’ll get impeached’

Trump was impeached twice during his first term when Democrats controlled the House.

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Jan 6 • 4:17 PM EST • Politics • masslive.com
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Trump’s ‘ammunition’ for House GOP to win the midterms involves lots of grievances

House Republicans crowded into the Kennedy Center on Tuesday to hear President Donald Trump lay out his vision for the consequential midterm year ahead.

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Jan 6 • 3:22 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Trump stresses importance of midterms in speech to House GOP

In a wide-ranging speech over nearly 90 minutes, the president touted what he views as some of his biggest wins in office

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Jan 6 • 1:11 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump stresses importance of midterms in speech to House GOP

In a wide-ranging speech over nearly 90 minutes, the president touted what he views as some of his biggest wins in office

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Jan 6 • 1:11 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump urges House Republicans to win midterms to avoid third impeachment

Trump warned Republicans if they lose control of the House in the midterm elections, Democrats could impeach him again.

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Jan 6 • 12:46 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
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The data center rebellion is here, and it’s reshaping the political landscape

Backlash over the proliferation of data centers has entered the national political conversation and could affect voters of all political persuasions in this year’s midterm elections.

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Jan 6 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Trump and House Republicans are meeting to talk about their election-year agenda

President Donald Trump is meeting with House Republicans to align on their policy and political agenda at the start of a critical midterm election year

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Jan 6 • 12:02 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Six Big Political Questions for 2026

A wildly important midterm year is off to a chaotic start, with a raid in Venezuela, an uneasy economy and more. Here’s what we’re curious about.

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Jan 5 • 6:00 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump’s Venezuela moves shake Florida politics as midterms heat up

Florida is home to an estimated 300,000 people of Venezuelan descent.

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Jan 5 • 6:00 PM EST • Politics • politico.com
Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? Walz’s announcement sets off a major midterm shift

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to abandon his bid for a third term has suddenly sparked one of the biggest political questions of the new year: Will Sen. Amy Klobuchar run for governor?

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Jan 5 • 3:19 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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OPB’s First Look: What to watch in Oregon politics this year

Oregon will have a short legislative session, gubernatorial race and midterm elections in 2026. Here's your First Look at Monday's news.

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Jan 5 • 10:30 AM EST • Politics • opb.org
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5 things to watch for in Georgia politics this year

The midterm elections will dominate politics this year. Georgia stands to play a big role with marquee races for U.S. Senate and governor.

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Jan 5 • 6:13 AM EST • Politics • ajc.com
Democrats look primed to win the House but a wave may be harder

Gerrymandering and longer-term trends in polarization have left fewer competitive House seats in next year’s midterm elections.

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Jan 5 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Divided GOP returns to Washington this week for key vote on health care

Congress returns this week to a slew of bitter political fights and the threat of another government shutdown at the end of the month — all while facing high stakes as President Donald Trump and GOP leaders attempt to unify their fractured party in a midterm year.

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Jan 5 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • cnn.com
Capitol Notes: The year ahead in Wisconsin politics

Midterms. Governor's race. Control of the Legislature. Legislative action on big issues. All that's ahead in 2026. Find out about it on Capitol Notes.

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Jan 5 • 1:30 AM EST • Politics • wuwm.com
Politics in 2026: Eyes on Nevada gov. race, mail-in ballot counting case

Elected officials, appointees and party members are expected to be heavily focused on several midterm elections and new policies in 2026. Here are some of the top stories to follow into the new yea...

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Jan 4 • 10:00 AM EST • Politics • reviewjournal.com
Trump tests appetite for regime change ahead of midterms

Democrats immediately argued that U.S. military action in Venezuela was an abandonment of the president’s promise to focus on improving lives at home.

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Jan 4 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
The next election will be decided by America’s sick

America’s sick will decide the 2026 midterm elections, as the American health care system is designed to put profits over patients and two-thirds of all bankruptcies are medical, while ACA pr…

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Jan 3 • 1:00 PM EST • Health • thehill.com
Elon Musk poised to return to political spotlight

Former Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley and former Biden White House official Meghan Hays discuss Elon Musk's suggestion that he will resume funding GOP politicians ahead of the midterms on ‘America Reports.’

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Jan 2 • 4:21 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
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Trump’s super PAC builds a nearly $300 million cash stockpile – fueling unrivaled fundraising pace

A super PAC aligned with President Donald Trump raised more than $102 million during the last half of 2025 and has built more than $294 million in cash reserves that it can deploy to help shape this year’s midterm elections, newly filed records show.

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Jan 2 • 2:00 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Whole Hog Politics: 6 counties to watch in a two-faced election year

January, named for that two-faced Roman god, brings us into a midterm election year. And Janus makes a good emblem for these biennial contests, which are full of double meaning. For the broad elect…

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Jan 2 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • thehill.com
Analysis: Is Gaza a sleeper issue in the Maryland midterms?

The feud between a prominent local Jewish leader and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) over Gaza is a reminder of how volatile the issue has become in American politics and how it is almost certain to factor into the midterms, in Maryland and elsewhere.

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Jan 2 • 4:52 AM EST • Politics • marylandmatters.org
Big political battles ahead for California in 2026: Here's what to look forward to

The year 2026 is sure to bring another round of big political battles and shifts in leadership ahead of what's expected to be a hotly contested midterm election season. Here's some of what we can expect.

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Jan 2 • 12:22 AM EST • Politics • abc7news.com
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Trump loomed over Nebraska’s top political stories of 2025

Nebraska and the Omaha area prepare for national close-ups in 2026, including midterm races for governor, U.S. House and Senate.

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Jan 1 • 6:35 AM EST • Politics • nebraskaexaminer.com
From Capitol Hill to governors races, here's a look ahead to the 2026 midterms

It will mark the first midterms since President Donald Trump returned to office with his Republican party in control of both chambers of Congress

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Dec 31, 2025 • 9:30 AM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Welcome to an election year. What to expect from 2026 Arizona politics

Arizona is gearing up for a major midterm season with the governor's and attorney general's offices on the line. Gaggle guests look ahead to 2026.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 7:01 AM EST • Politics • azcentral.com
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From aisles to ballots: How Mass. grocery prices explain what’s at stake in the 2026 midterms

With the 2026 midterms looming, Bay State Democrats are vowing to keep the pressure on Republican President Donald Trump's White House.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • masslive.com