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The latest headlines on the 2026 midterms and U.S. politics from news outlets across the spectrum, election-related first. Updated every hour; each opens on the outlet's site.
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Josh Shapiro says Texas won’t replace Pennsylvania as the ‘ultimate swing state’
The governor romped to a 22-point reelection victory last week. Read more
- ‘Old ideas are for old people’: A new MAGA group looks to push GOP further right American Ascent promises to recruit and elect a new generation of young ‘America First’ candidates. Read more
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Why this GOP governor thinks his party got ‘worse than a butt whipping’ on Tuesday
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt blamed the lack of ‘civility’ from President Trump as a reason Republicans got shellacked. Read more
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Inside the early GOP reckoning after historic defeat
Stephen Miller's rise to chief of staff exacerbated GOP fears that there will be no party-wide reckoning after their midterm wipeout. Read more
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The Bloc wants a bold agenda. Can Jeffries deliver?
- How Hinojosa’s win in Texas could bite Beshear Latino operatives for months pressured Andy Beshear and the Democratic Governors Association to back Gina Hinojosa. Now her win is blowing back on them. Read more
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Democratic thrashing redraws the map of state power
Dems picked up more than 500 seats (and counting) and flipped at least 12 legislative chambers. Read more
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