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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis scolded President Trump on Thursday for offering $5,000 dividends to all Americans if Republicans hold the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, saying the payouts would cause inflation to surge.

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Texas Democrat backs Trump's $5,000 dividend but rejects conditional payoutGina Hinojosa is challenging three-term Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) to lead the Lone Star State this year and has proposed dividends of her own.

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Democrats plan to go after Defense Secretary Hegseth if they win 2026 midtermsDemocrats in Congress are planning to go after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth if they win the 2026 midterm elections.

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Polymarket midterms odds. Who is favored to win the House, Senate?Polymarket odds show Democrats favored to win the House and Senate in 2026 as Election Day approaches on Nov 3.

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Trump alone can't save the GOP from a midterm disasterDonald Trump urged RNC convention-goers in Dallas to vote in the 2026 midterms as if he were on the ballot to help the GOP avoid a disaster.

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This week marks the unofficial start to the 2026 midterms : NPRThe week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season. President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm means control of Congress is on the ballot.

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Obama revives his role as America's divider-in-chiefBarack Obama choosing to campaign for Abdul el Sayed makes perfect sense when you remember Obama's divisive tenure.

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Eagles Founder Don Henley Working Hard to Turn Texas Blue Ahead of Election DayEagles founding member and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Don Hanley is working to create a blue wave in Texas in the 2026 midterm elections with heavy donations to candidates and PACs. The post Eagles Founder Don Henley Working Hard to Turn Texas Blue Ahead of Election Day appeared first on Breitbart .

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George Washington’s advice for the midtermsThe 2026 midterm elections present a tough environment for the Republican Party, raising questions about how to campaign in such challenging circumstances. As is often the case in American politics, the economy is a central concern for voters. In the last few weeks, prices — particularly for gas — have been too high for the comfort of any incumbent…

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Rod Blagojevich Unmasks ‘Fake Polling’ Favoring Democrats: ‘There Will Be No Blue Wave’Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) contended Tuesday that "fake polling" favoring Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is designed to convince Republicans not to show up at the ballot box. The post Rod Blagojevich Unmasks ‘Fake Polling’ Favoring Democrats: ‘There Will Be No Blue Wave’ appeared first on Breitbart .

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2026 midterm election races to watchCBS News has identified 10 key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.

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