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The midterms come down to more than just Trump’s unpopularity

President Donald Trump’s flagging popularity isn’t the only problem Republicans face this fall.

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Republicans Sound Delusional About Their Fate In The Midterm Elections“I think we hold the majority of both chambers,” said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, as Trump’s approval rating craters and Democrats lead in key battleground races.

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$500 Obamacare Refund Checks Land in Battleground States Before MidtermsNot every government payment lands evenly across the map — and this one appears designed with precision rather than chance. President Donald Trump's administration is sending $500 payments to nearly 1 million Americans this week, a move strategists say could shape races determining whether Republicans hold onto Congress in November's midterm elections.…

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A fact-checked guide to Trump's talking points and falsehoods at midterm ralliesPresident Donald Trump is hitting the campaign trail to support Republican candidates in toss-up races that will determine which party controls Congress for the final two years of his presidency. Here’s a list of more than two dozen go-to Trump statements and how they square for accuracy.

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Most U.S. Voters Want Stricter AI Rules. Many Say Trump And Congress Are Falling Short.A new poll found 84% of registered voters see AI as a threat to American workers, while majorities want tighter government oversight.

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Trump Keeps Giving Ominous Warnings About a Midterm 'Surprise.' Election Experts Say Whatever It Is, They're ReadyWith the 2026 midterm elections less than a month away, President Donald Trump keeps teasing that his administration has a "surprise" in store, a message that led many to fear a new attempt to subvert what are projected to be heavy losses by Republicans. In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, bragging about his rally crowd sizes, Trump cryptically urged…

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GOP stomachs reality that redistricting math may not save them in midtermsLast year, when top GOP operatives brainstormed ways to defy historical trends pointing to a blue wave and hold onto the House, one of their top strategic bets was redistricting.

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Dems optimistic about Senate as GOP remains confident in Trump’s baseTrump is counting on loyal supporters to carry the party to victory, urging them to cast their vote as if he were “on the ballot.”

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