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Extended interview: Steve Bannon

In this extended conversation, political strategist and podcaster Steve Bannon talks with "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel about populist and nationalist politics in the U.S. and abroad; the ground game of Democratic Socialists and prospects for the 2026 midterms; Trumpism and election denialism; and media coverage of politics.

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David Flippo Has Close Ties to Accused Fraudster Whose Company Spent Lavishly on His BehalfIn June 2025, as the 2026 midterm elections were starting to heat up, a newly formed company named Arizona Land Reserve made a huge donation to the Nevada Republican Party. Its $50,000 contribution instantly made it one of the state GOP’s largest benefactors. Early the next year, the upstart company—which was seeking to build “fly-in […]

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Midterm Vote Preferences by Race and Ethnicity, Age and Other DemographicsThis is part of a larger report on the attitudes and dynamics shaping the 2026 midterm elections. With several weeks to go until Election Day, Americans who are registered to vote favor Democrats over Republicans in the national race for the House of Representatives by an 8 percentage point margin (44% to 36%). About two-in-ten […]

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House Speaker Mike Johnson unsure of political future if GOP loses midtermsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson hinted that he wasn’t sure what would happen with his future in politics if the GOP loses the midterms.

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2026 midterms on track to surpass presidential election spendingAdImpact estimates the 2026 election cycle will reach $11.6 billion in spending.

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HUGH HEWITT: The midterms could stall the defense buildup America needsA blue wave in the 2026 midterms could block federal judges, Supreme Court nominees and defense spending if Chuck Schumer becomes Senate Majority Leader.

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Musk Pours $276 Million Into GOP Midterm PushThe contributions make Musk the largest known political donor of the 2026 election cycle, providing Republicans with a financial boost as they seek to maintain their House and Senate majorities.

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Musk Has Spent $366 Million to Help Republicans Retain Control of CongressUS News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

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High prices test Latino voter loyalties in Lehigh ValleyIn Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, where Republican Ryan Mackenzie faces Democratic challenger Bob Brooks, high prices are testing Latino voter loyalties in the 2026 election.

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Elon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donorMusk’s record midterm election spending comes as the Tesla and SpaceX CEO rebuilds his relationship with Trump and has business ties to the federal government.

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Elon Musk is the largest 2026 midterms donor — with $276M spent for GOPTech billionaire Elon Musk has spent $276 million on behalf of Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, making him the largest donor this cycle, The Post has learned.

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