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Five Senate seats most likely to flip from Republicans to Democrats in 2026

The most recent poll of the race shows a close election. The Pan Atlantic Research poll of 820 likely voters from November 29-December 7, 2025, showed Collins and Mills in a tie (43 percent each), ... Read More

Can Democrats Reinvent Themselves as Washington Disrupters?

Since President Trump’s rise, Democrats have served as defenders of a political system many Americans believe is broken. Now the party is trying a new approach. Read More

Democrats face tensions over primary battles and candidate quality heading into 2026

Progressives and establishment Democrats are facing off in primary battles over control of the party's future before the 2026 elections. Read More

Challenges lie ahead for Trump. Six key hurdles he's facing in 2026.

President Donald Trump faces daunting challenges in 2026 once the holiday celebrations are done, including a familiar impasse over government spending, rising health care costs for millions of ... Read More

Democrats should avoid impeaching Trump at all costs | Opinion

Should they win a House majority less than a year from now, Democrats should use their newfound power with restraint. Read More

Trump remains focused on killing the filibuster, making it tougher for Democrats to resist his agenda

WASHINGTON — With another potential congressional budget fight looming in January, President Donald Trump is continuing to press Senate Republicans to abolish the chamber’s longstanding filibuster ... Read More

After clashes with Trump, could a Rep. Jasmine Crockett Senate run energize Republicans in addition to Democrats?

Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D) will announce tomorrow once and for all whether she is going to run for U.S. Senate and not run for re-election in her House district. Democratic and ... Read More

As Rep. Jasmine Crockett ponders Senate bid, other candidates wait

The filing period for the March 3 primaries has been relatively calm, but a storm is on the horizon. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crocket is considering running for the Senate seat held by Republican John Cornyn ... Read More

Michael Whatley ties himself closely to Trump in the early stages of North Carolina's critical Senate race

While Trump's approval ratings have sunk nationally, Whatley is betting the president remains resilient in a battleground state he's won three times. Read More

Michele Tafoya’s past Trump criticism resurfaces as Minnesota Senate race takes shape

Tafoya has been encouraged by national Republicans to consider running for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN). Read More