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What Trump and the White House Are Planning for the Midterms
- Three Republican members of Congress, including Mike Lawler, have chosen not to seek higher office, helping to protect battleground districts amid Trump's influence.
- Lawler announced he would run for re-election instead of challenging the Democratic governor, relieving concerns for his vulnerable district.
- Rep. Zach Nunn decided to run for re-election in Iowa after discussions with Trump, who praised Nunn as a 'team player.'
- In North Carolina, Democrats expect a strong candidate for the seat held by retiring GOP Senator Thom Tillis, with Former Governor Roy Cooper reportedly entering the race.
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How Trump is shaping the midterm map: From the Politics Desk
A trio of Republican members of Congress have in recent days declined to seek a higher office, developments that could not only help their party avoid messy statewide primaries, but shore up battleground districts as they aim to protect their fragile House majority in 2026.
Speaker Johnson Bets Early Trump Tax Cuts to Help GOP Hold House in 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson is betting the upfront rewards from President Donald Trump’s tax law will carry his party in the 2026 midterm elections, allowing Republicans to defy US political convention and hold on to their House majority.
President Trump Sets Stage for Midterm Victory
In the wake of President Trump’s unexpected 2016 victory over Hillary Clinton, the Republican establishment was caught unprepared for the 2018 midterm elections. Key GOP leaders at the time — Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., — urged the president to prioritize repealing Obamacare over enacting his signature tax cuts. This strategic misstep delayed the economic momentum that could have turned the tide in the 2018 midter…
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