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- 1Top forecaster says Democrats flipping the House is a 'done deal'●Who Will Win Midterms? Top Election Forecaster Says Democrats Flipping The House Is A ‘Done Deal’
A leading election forecaster says Democrats winning control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming US midterms is a 'done deal'. The prediction is drawing attention as analysts and voters weigh whether Democrats can overcome historical patterns that typically hurt the party holding the White House in midterms, with control of Congress at stake.
- 2White House Seeks Bigger Role in Running US Elections▼Where the White House Stands in Its Push for a Bigger Role in Running Elections
The White House is pushing for a larger federal role in the administration of US elections, a system traditionally run by the states. The Wall Street Journal examines where that effort currently stands. The move is likely to draw fierce debate over federalism, with Democrats and election officials warning against centralized control of voting procedures ahead of upcoming contests.
- 3US midterms 2026: how the vote could reshape Trump's power▼US midterms 2026: How elections could reshape Trump’s power and control of Congress
Attention is turning to the 2026 US midterm elections, with coverage focused on how the results could reshape Donald Trump's power in his second term and determine control of Congress. All 435 House seats and about a third of the Senate are up for grabs, and the outcome could either cement Republican control or hand Democrats a check on the president's agenda.
- 4Rural voters worried about economy ahead of midterms, poll finds▼Poll: Rural voters concerned about economy as midterms approach
A new poll finds rural voters are increasingly concerned about the economy as the US midterm elections draw closer. Inflation, jobs and the cost of living are weighing heavily on these communities, whose turnout could prove decisive in key Senate, House and state races. Commentators are watching whether economic anxiety will push rural voters toward Republicans or keep Democrats competitive.
- 5Jeffries Blasts 'Failed Republican Economy' on Squawk Box●LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY"
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box and declared that "people are drowning in this failed Republican economy." The sharp comment frames affordability concerns, including living costs, as the responsibility of Republican economic policies. The remark is being noted as part of the Democrats' messaging offensive against the GOP on the economy.
- 6New Jersey candidates Kean Jr. and Bennett clash over Iran and tariffs▼New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr. and Democrat Rebecca Bennett clash over war in Iran, tariffs
New Jersey Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett faced off in a contentious debate, sparring over US military action against Iran and the Trump administration's tariff policies. Kean defended his party's positions while Bennett pressed him on the costs of war and trade. Multiple national outlets, including the Associated Press and ABC News, covered the exchange.
- 7Democrats Draw a Line on Palestine Ahead of Possible House Flip▼Democrats Draw a Line on Palestine: What a House Flip Could Mean for Human Rights Accountability
Democratic lawmakers are signalling a firmer stance on Palestine, framing a potential flip of the US House of Representatives as an opening for greater human rights accountability in US policy toward Israel and the Palestinians. The discussion centres on whether a new House majority could change committee oversight, conditions on military aid, and congressional scrutiny of the occupation and Gaza.
- 8Democrat launches challenge for long-held East Texas congressional seat▼EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Democratic congressional candidate discusses bid for seat held by GOP since 2005
A Democratic candidate is running for a US House district in East Texas that Republicans have held since 2005. In remarks to KLTV, the candidate laid out the case for the bid, aiming to end two decades of GOP control in the conservative district. The race highlights Democratic efforts to compete in traditionally red parts of Texas.