3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (157+ words) The Republican Party kicked off its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas Wednesday, as party figures bet President Donald Trump’s center-stage performance can lift their fortunes despite his record-low approval ratings. Republicans kick off ‘Trump-a-Palooza’ midterm convention The Republican Party kicked…...

4+ day, 57+ min ago   (163+ words) Most strategists see the race as a toss-up, though Turek’s opponent is narrowly leading in polls. Josh Turek narrowly leads his Republican opponent, Rep Ashley Hinson, in Iowa’s crucial Senate race, according to internal polling from the Democrat’s…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (159+ words) Nine weeks before the midterms, House Republicans aren’t holding back their criticism of the president’s latest tariff moves. In a closed-door meeting on Wednesday with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Republican Study Committee members were “freewheeling in their expressions,” one…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (737+ words) House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries shared good news with his caucus this week: His Democrats’ bid for a midterm campaign focused on “affordability” is cutting through the noise. According to polling that Jeffries circulated this week, Democrats have fixed a…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (147+ words) Union support in the US is at a modern-day high, with majorities of both political parties expressing positive views about organized labor, according to Gallup polling. Seventy-one percent of American adults approve of unions, matching a 2022 peak; the reading hasn’t…...

2+ week, 14+ hour ago   (370+ words) Consumer sentiment among Republicans and independents is “starting to fade” ahead of the midterm elections, The Conference Board Chief Economist Dana Peterson told Semafor. The Conference Board said last week that its overall consumer confidence index had dropped to its…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (671+ words) Not every book by a former “insider” is created equal. “Nothing Left” by Evan Barker is unusually rich and well-timed. Barker was a powerhouse fundraiser for the Democratic Party’s left, which meant she was in the room for crucial meetings…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (450+ words) South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham won Tuesday’s primary for a full term, riding President Donald Trump’s endorsement to a narrow victory after a quick special election. “Our victory would not have been possible without you, and we are truly grateful,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (221+ words) Trump’s visit to Myrtle Beach — where he hopes to provide a boost to Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C. — comes as Republicans face a difficult path to retaining full control of Washington. President Donald Trump is heading to South Carolina today…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (196+ words) Some of President Donald Trump’s allies see this week as proof that press relations are ready for a reboot. As the midterms get closer, the White House is confronting another topic instead: internal drama From speculation about press secretary Karoline…...