2026 Midterm Elections
Fox News Hosts Warn Republicans Face 'Uphill Battle' in 2026 Midterms: 'We Have to Be Frank About That'
Republican prospects in the upcoming midterm elections could be at risk, co-hosts of Fox News' The Five said, acknowledging that historical trends and current political dynamics may make it difficult for the party to maintain its congressional majorities.
Voters 'Fed Up With Those in Power,' Pollster Says as Trump Faces Broad Disapproval
A majority of registered voters disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of several major issues at the start of the midterm election year, while Democrats hold a modest advantage in the fight for control of Congress, according to a new survey.
John Bolton Says Trump Risks 'Fragmenting His Base' Ahead of Midterms With Strikes On Iran
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton said President Donald Trump's strikes on Iran could further "fragment" his political base ahead of the midterm elections.
Pro-Trump Activists Circulate Draft Claiming China Interference in 2020 Election to Justify 'National Emergency': Report
Pro-Trump activists are circulating a 17-page draft executive order asserting that China interfered in the 2020 election as grounds to declare a national emergency that would expand presidential authority over voting, The Washington Post reported.
Top DHS Official Promises Election Officials That ICE Will Not Be at Polling Places: 'Simply Disinformation'
A senior DHS official told state election leaders this week that ICE officers will not be deployed to polling places during the November midterms.
Congress Sees Highest Retirement Rate in Modern Era Ahead of Midterms
Congressional retirements are up to 60, according to NBC News including 51 House members and nine senators, surpassing previous modern-era highs
GOP Blowback Against Trump Expands With Defiance From Six House Republicans In New Vote
Six House Republicans voted with Democrats to adopt a resolution blocking the president's Canada tariffs, following a rare procedural vote in which three Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke both the president and GOP leadership.
Bannon Warns GOP Faces Midterm Trouble Given 'Massive Lack of Enthusiasm Among the Base'
Steve Bannon said Republicans face growing risk in the 2026 midterm elections, pointing to what he described as weak motivation among core supporters and recent polling from conservative-leaning firms.
GOP Alarm Grows Over Senate Control After Midterms, Operative Says Internal Numbers Are 'Far Less Certain': Report
Top Republicans are increasingly concerned that their party could lose control of the Senate in the midterm elections, with internal polling showing a more competitive landscape than expected, according to Axios.
White House Says It 'Can't Guarantee' ICE Won't Be at The Polls After Bannon Calls on Agency to 'Surround' Voting Sites
The White House said it "can't guarantee" that ICE agents will not be present near polling locations during November's midterm elections after former White House strategist Steve Bannon called for ICE to "surround the polls" earlier in the week.
Economy, Not Immigration, Tops Latino Voter Concerns Ahead of 2026, New Poll Finds
A new national survey has found that economic pressures — not immigration — are shaping Latino political attitudes heading into the 2026 midterms.
Barack Obama Accuses Republicans Of Wanting To 'Rig The Next Election' In Ad Supporting Governor Newsom
Former President Barack Obama has entered the political fray ahead of November's special election in California, accusing Republicans of attempting to "rig the next election"
Poll Suggests Republicans Do The Unthinkable to Keep House Majority Through Midterms
A new poll suggests that the key to Republicans holding onto their razor-thin House majority may lie in embracing a democrat-passed policy.
Mike Johnson Has 'No Concerns' About Losing Republican Seats in Midterm Elections Despite Tanking Approval Rating
Despite plummeting approval for President Donald Trump's new budget law, House Speaker Mike Johnson remains confident it will help Republicans in the midterms.
Democrats Look to Use Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' in Their Favor: 'Their Unwillingness to Break Will Be the Reason They Lose'
Democrats are signaling they plan to make President Trump's sprawling "big, beautiful bill" a central weapon in their campaign to retake the House in 2026.
Over 6 in 10 Democrats Believe The Party Needs New Leadership, Poll Shows
62% of Democrats believe the leadership of their party should be replaced, a new poll shows
Republican Lawmakers Terrified at Possibly Upsetting Elon Musk Following His Rage Against Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill': Report
As Elon Musk publicly rails against Trump's big, beautiful bill, Republicans find themselves in a difficult position as they're pulled in different directions.
Travel Company Invites Americans to 'Skip' Trump Presidency with 4-Year Cruise Around the World
Just days after President-elect Donald Trump emerged victorious in the 2024 elections, a cruise line company is offering a four-year package that would allow customers to "Skip Forward".