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2026 election
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- 1Trump lashes out as his political power wanes●‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes https://www. theguardian.com/news/
The Guardian reports that Donald Trump is striking out more aggressively as his grip on power weakens, with the warning that 'the weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets'. The piece links his escalating attacks to tensions with the Federal Reserve, the Supreme Court and the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, where Republicans face a difficult test.
- 2Democrats run for Congress on Christian faith●These Democrats are running for Congress on Christian faith. Will it pay off? https://www.npr.org/2026/09/27/nx-s1-59799
NPR reports on a group of Democratic congressional candidates who are making their Christian faith central to their campaigns, hoping to connect with religious voters who have traditionally leaned Republican. The piece examines whether openly faith-based campaigning can broaden the party's appeal in the 2026 midterms, and observers are weighing whether this strategy will translate into electoral gains.
- 3Can Clergy Candidates Help Democrats Win Red States?●Can clergy candidates help Democrats win in red states? https://www.npr.org/2026/09/27/nx-s1-5981134/can-clergy-candidat
NPR examines whether clergy running for office could help Democrats become competitive in Republican-leaning states. The report explores how candidates with religious backgrounds may connect with conservative voters on moral and community terms, testing a new electoral strategy for the party ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- 4Supreme Court ruling on DHS voter database won't affect California's 2026 election●Supreme Court ruling on DHS voter database will have no impact on California’s 2026 general election
The Supreme Court has issued a ruling concerning the Department of Homeland Security's voter database, and officials have confirmed it will have no impact on California's 2026 general election. The decision resolves questions about whether federal voter data access could affect how the state runs its elections. California's electoral procedures for 2026 will proceed as planned.