Jill Biden’s memoir revives painful memories as Democrats try to move on First Lady’s book raises awkward questions for a party trying to rebuild itself for midterm elections #Jill #Bidens #memoir #revives #painful

Iran: Is Trump “Bored”?, Bolivia at “Breaking point” A Spanish Scandal It’s been a week where, 90 days into the conflict and ceasefire stand-off with Iran, both Tehran and Washington are insisting time is on their side — each claiming the other needs a deal more urgently. Pressure is growing on the Trump administration with soaring energy prices and midterm elections approaching, while Iran is reportedly losing huge oil revenues with tankers backed up in port. #Iran #Trump #Bored #Bolivia #Breaking

USA: US-Republikaner teilen erneut Wahlbezirk mit mehrheitlich schwarzen Wählern – zugunsten von Donald Trump Im US-Bundesstaat Louisiana hat der Senat eine neue Aufteilung der Kongressbezirke gebilligt. Die Entscheidung schmälert die Chance der Demokraten auf eine Mehrheit im Repräsentantenhaus bei den Midterms im November. #USA #Republikaner #teilen #erneut #Wahlbezirk

Trump may be a lame duck even before the midterms—he primaried all the senators whose votes he needs Republicans were to pass multiple bills including funding immigration enforcement and providing defense funding. #Trump #may #lame #duck #even

2026 Midterms: Races to Watch Featuring Jon Ossoff, Spencer Pratt, Abdul El-Sayed, James Talarico, Ken Paxton A British ex-Fox News host faces a billionaire class traitor in California, and there’s a proxy war for the future of the Democratic Party in Michigan. These are the 2026 midterm elections. #2026 #Midterms #Races #Watch #Featuring

‘Both Parties Kind of Get It Wrong’: The Young Men Who May Swing the Midterms Many Gen Z men who voted for Donald Trump are dismayed by his time in office. But they say they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either. #Both #Parties #Kind #Get #Wrong

The Factors Shaping the 2026 Midterm Elections President Trump has sought revenge in G.O. #The #Factors #Shaping #the #2026

South Carolina Redistricting: Senate Passes on New Map, Defying Trump With early voting already underway, it became clear there was no longer enough support to use new lines before the November midterm elections. #South #Carolina #Redistricting #Senate #Passes

USA: Gericht blockiert vorläufig Wahlkreiszuschnitt in Alabama – Niederlage für Republikaner Demokraten und Republikaner kämpfen in US-Bundesstaaten um bessere Chancen bei den Midterms. Die Schlacht tobt seit Monaten, in Alabama gibt es nun eine neue Entscheidung. #USA #Gericht #blockiert #vorläufig #Wahlkreiszuschnitt

‘Epstein class’ becomes a populist battle-cry in US politics Accusations of elite impunity loom over November’s midterm elections #Epstein #class #becomes #populist #battle

Trump’s Self-Indulgent Streak Deepens G.O.P. Fears He is Risking Losses in Midterms “The stupid stuff is killing our chances,” said a retiring Republican senator. #Trumps #Self #Indulgent #Streak #Deepens

Democrats’ Midterm Strength Masks Fierce Divides and Frustration, Poll Shows Democratic voters are in a combative, anti-establishment mood, unhappy with their party and disagreeing about its best path forward, a New York Times/Siena poll found. #Democrats #Midterm #Strength #Masks #Fierce

Inflation in den USA: Wut auf Donald Trump und den Iran-Krieg wächst Hohe Benzinpreise und eine anziehende Inflation vermiesen den Amerikanern die Konsumfreude. Die Wut auf den Präsidenten wächst – und das ausgerechnet vor den Midterm-Wahlen. #Inflation #den #USA #Wut #auf

Trump is 3-for-3 on his GOP revenge tour Thomas Massie is ousted in Kentucky, and Trump-backed candidates from Alabama to Georgia take the win. Playbook’s Jack Blanchard and Adam Wren discuss whether Trump’s grip can last through the midterms Plus, Democrats had a big night in Pennsylvania — and somehow, everyone in DC is already talking about 2028. #Trump #for #his #GOP #revenge

The Race to Control Congress We look at where the parties stand leading up to the midterms. #The #Race #Control #Congress

Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender to Take On Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff On the eve of their primary, Republicans have grown nervous about their prospects in November against Mr. Ossoff, regarded as the most vulnerable Democratic senator in the fall midterms. #Georgia #Republicans #Grasp #for #Contender

Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll. #Trumps #Approval #Sinks #Amid #Unpopular

Trump Tightens Grasp on G.O.P. as Cassidy Loss Shows Cost of Defiance The defeat showed the president’s dominance in his party, even as a broader range of views about Mr. Trump could be a major Republican liability in the midterms. #Trump #Tightens #Grasp #GOP #Cassidy

Trump Flexes Hold on G.O.P., Even as It Braces for Midterm Backlash The defeat of Senator Bill Cassidy showed the president’s dominance in his party at a moment when a broader range of views about Mr. Trump could be a major liability for November. #Trump #Flexes #Hold #GOP #Even

Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats’ Effort to Reinstate New Voting Map State officials had asked the justices to step in to allow the state to use a congressional map in the midterms that was drawn by Democrats and recently approved by voters. #Supreme #Court #Rejects #Virginia #Democrats

Trump’s allies pin hopes on Xi to defuse Strait of Hormuz crisis Summit comes as oil supply shock has triggered a worsening energy crisis and threatens Republicans’ midterm prospects #Trumps #allies #pin #hopes #defuse

Trump’s Remark on Americans’ Finances and Iran War Points to GOP Midterm Challenges Asked if he was motivated by Americans’ financial woes to make a deal to end the war with Iran, he responded, “Not even a little bit.” #Trumps #Remark #Americans #Finances #and

James Blair and the Nebraska Dem who may drop out Playbook’s Dasha Burns shares highlights from her one-on-one interview with James Blair, the head of the Republican midterm strategy, for a look at how the White House sees the road to November. Plus, the strangest Nebraska Senate primary result and what it means for Democrats in other races. #James #Blair #and #the #Nebraska

‘Plandemic, Covid 2.0’: Fact-checking viral conspiracy theories about Hantavirus As the world saw with COVID-19, the only thing that spreads faster than a virus is misinformation, and Hantavirus is no exception. Despite only a few confirmed cases, conspiracy theories have swirled on social media falsely claiming Hantavirus is a planned pandemic, or a ploy to disrupt the US midterm elections. #Plandemic #Covid #Fact #checking #viral

James Blair, le « Hitman » de Donald Trump qui redistribue les cartes des midterms Sa stratégie pour garantir au président une majorité au Congrès semblait aussi folle que dangereuse. Mais le chef de cabinet adjoint est en passe de réussir l'un des coups électoraux les plus audacieux, au grand dam des démocrates #James #Blair #Hitman #Donald #Trump

How Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ Roiled a Democratic House Primary A speck of blue on an otherwise red area in some presidential elections, the dot is now dividing candidates in a key midterm contest. #How #Nebraskas #Blue #Dot #Roiled

China may not offer breakthroughs when Trump meets Xi because Beijing is ‘working backward from our midterm elections’ Trump could meet with China's leader four times in eight months. #China #may #not #offer #breakthroughs

More than half of US voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of economy — FT poll Iran war and inflation hit US president’s approval ratings and weigh on Republican midterm prospects, survey shows #More #than #half #voters #disapprove

How Republicans Gained an Edge on the Midterm House Map Over 10 Days Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears. #How #Republicans #Gained #Edge #the

In Huge Blow to Democrats, Virginia Court Strikes Down House Map The decision by the state’s top court is a major victory for Republicans, wiping away a measure approved by voters to allow Democrats to gain as many as four House seats in the midterms. #Huge #Blow #Democrats #Virginia #Court

The Message-less White House, Immigration Tensions, and Iran The White House claims it has a midterm message — but nobody seems to know what it is. Adam Wren dives into  the GOP's messaging confusion. #The #Message #less #White #House

‘That alone should win us the midterms’: Trump wants voters to ignore higher costs, giant pharma profits and focus on drug prices White House economists estimate deals with pharma companies to drop some prescription drug prices could save $529 billion over the next 10 years. #That #alone #should #win #the

Vance Campaigns in Iowa as G.O.P. Fears Rise Ahead of Midterms The vice president acknowledged economic headwinds, including rising energy and fertilizer costs. “We got a little — a little blip in the Middle East,” he said, referring to the war in Iran. #Vance #Campaigns #Iowa #GOP #Fears

‘Warning signs are flashing’: GOP anxiety builds with six months to midterms With six months to go until the midterms, the political picture is sharpening—and it’s a tough one for Republicans. Playbook’s Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns run through six reasons each party can find a glimmer of hope, even as gas prices climb, Trump’s economic numbers slip and tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to the race for November. #Warning #signs #are #flashing #GOP

USA: Soaring petrol prices in California The war has triggered a global energy crisis, and its effects are increasingly being felt in the United States, even though the country has been more insulated from soaring prices than parts of Asia and Europe. With midterm elections approaching in November, rising fuel prices are becoming a growing political concern as Americans, long accustomed to relatively cheap gasoline, face increasing frustration at the pump. #USA #Soaring #petrol #prices #California

As Iran War Reaches 60-Day Mark, Republicans in Congress Grow Impatient With Trump Months into the operation and with midterms looming, some lawmakers are calling for Congress to restrain the president’s war power or set terms for bringing the conflict to a close. #Iran #War #Reaches #Day #Mark

Party tensions and 60 days of war Chuck Schumer is dealing with internal blowback from some Democrats as key midterm battles heat up. Meanwhile, the Iran war hits the 60-day mark with Americans still feeling the pain at the pump, inflation continues to climb, and Congress heads out for recess without taking action on the War Powers Resolution. #Party #tensions #and #days #war

Billionaire Chris Larsen Plans to Spend $3.5 Million in NY House Race Amid Midterm Clash Over A.I. Chris Larsen, who hails from California, plans to spend $3.5 million to help Alex Bores, a New York congressional candidate at the center of a proxy war over A. #Billionaire #Chris #Larsen #Plans #Spend

Trump adrift: the president’s second term is at risk of foundering There are signs that voters are losing faith as problems mount for his administration ahead of midterm elections #Trump #adrift #the #presidents #second

What the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Ruling Could Mean for the Midterms Democrats will lose at least one blue-leaning district in Louisiana, and Florida is drawing a redder map. South Carolina, Tennessee and Missouri could try to draw new maps before voting begins. #What #the #Supreme #Courts #Voting

Ron DeSantis en quête des bonnes grâces de Donald Trump Ecarté de la scène nationale depuis sa défaite en 2024, Ron DeSantis tente un come-back par la petite porte. En dévoilant une carte électorale favorable au GOP avant les midterms, le gouverneur de Floride espère reconquérir Donald Trump et se prépare pour 2028 #Ron #DeSantis #quête #des #bonnes

Republicans Brace for Brutal Midterms as Trump’s Popularity Slips The elections are still six months off, and some within the G.O. #Republicans #Brace #for #Brutal #Midterms

Does climate still matter to voters in 2026? POLITICO Energy host Manuel Quiñones sits down for an extended interview with Pete Maysmith, the president of the League of Conservation Voters, an advocacy group that works to elect pro-environment candidates. They discuss the state of the environmental movement ahead of the November midterms in the wake of recent electoral results that suggest climate issues may not be top-of-mind for voters and the Trump administration's regulatory rollbacks. #Does #climate #still #matter #voters

Midterms : Donald Trump et le Parti républicain en eaux troubles En pleine préparation des midterms, les républicains affrontent une accumulation de mauvaises nouvelles : défaite en Virginie dans la guerre du redécoupage électoral, inflation en hausse et impopularité croissante de Donald Trump #Midterms #Donald #Trump #Parti #républicain

Virginia court blocks redistricting map approved by voters in win for GOP A Virginia court blocked a voter-approved congressional map on Wednesday that Democrats hoped could win them seats in midterm elections, with the state attorney general vowing to appeal. US President Donald Trump launched a redistricting battle last year, pushing Republicans to redraw the maps in Texas. #Virginia #court #blocks #redistricting #map

« Nous en paierons le prix en novembre » : le redécoupage électoral de Trump se retourne contre les républicains avant les Midterms #Nous #paierons #prix #novembre #redécoupage

Why Virginia’s New Map Matters for Democrats in the Midterms, and What’s Next Attention now turns to Florida, and the Supreme Court. #Why #Virginias #New #Map #Matters

With Midterms Coming Up, G.O.P. Is Bogged Down in Congress Republican majorities are at odds on big issues as the Senate resorts to extraordinary measures to pass homeland security funding over a Democratic blockade. #With #Midterms #Coming #GOP #Bogged

Midterms : les démocrates en passe de remporter la guerre des cartes En 2025, Gavin Newsom a choisi la riposte frontale face aux républicains dévoilant des plans de redécoupage électorale censé doper leurs chances lors des midterms. Son pari commence à porter ses fruits #Midterms #les #démocrates #passe #remporter

With Midterms Coming Up, G.O.P. Is Bogged Down in Congress Republican majorities are at odds on big issues as the Senate resorts to extraordinary measures to pass homeland security funding over a Democratic blockade. #With #Midterms #Coming #GOP #Bogged

Maps, midterms and another Trump plan for Iran Democrats score a major redistricting win in Virginia that could flip four House seats blue. Jack and Dasha break down what it means for the midterms, why Republicans are getting uneasy and what’s next in Florida. #Maps #midterms #and #another #Trump

Virginia Passes Gerrymandered Map to Help Democrats in Midterms: 4 Takeaways Virginia’s approval of an aggressive gerrymander could give Democrats up to four additional House seats as they seek to win back Congress. #Virginia #Passes #Gerrymandered #Map #Help