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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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Trump, Toast or Toasted…
Peter Kuper America has been burned by his corruption. Read more
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Notes From the Blue Star State
James K. Galbraith Texas is predominantly and pragmatically populist. If the national Democratic Party wishes to conquer the Electoral College for a generation, it will follow the lead of the voters. Read more
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Stephen Miller Is the Real President Now
Jeet Heer Trump just promoted his worst, most dangerous adviser. Get ready for a constitutional crisis. Read more
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Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries Are Not Meeting the Moment
Elizabeth Spiers The Democrats' congressional leaders have been handed an enormous mandate they have no interest in carrying out. Read more
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Chad Harbach’s Novel of Millennial Intellectuals
Kevin Lozano In “The Brightness,” Harbach examines life before 2016. Read more
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Russia’s Last Independent Newspaper Is Going Dark
Katrina vanden Heuvel The closing of “Novaya Gazeta” marks the end of what little press freedom remained in Putin’s Russia. Read more
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The Strange, Empathetic Allure of Andy Beshear
Grace Byron The potential Democratic hopeful for president is not a socialist. But he has a folksy demeanor and moral compass. Read more
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Texas Chose the Willie Nelson Slate
John Nichols The country singer was an enthusiastic supporter of the Democrats who won every major statewide race in Texas. Read more
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Gina Hinojosa’s Win Was the Most Important of the Entire Midterms
Steve Phillips Here’s why. Read more
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Let the Investigations Begin!
Elie Mystal In this week’s Elie v. US , our justice correspondent demands subpoenas, subpoenas, subpoenas of Trump and his cronies. Plus: Elon Musk gets hoisted by his own petard. Read more
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BLOWOUT!
Steve Brodner THHHWWAAPPP! Read more
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Organizing Brought Us to This Moment
D.D. Guttenplan Voters across the country have given the keys to Democrats. But can the party get in gear? Read more
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