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Democrats Press to Expand House Map, Targeting 5 New G.O.P. Seats

Four of the additions are for districts where President Trump won handily, but Democrats are feeling emboldened by election outcomes this fall. Read More

Democrats open up biggest polling lead over Republicans in eight years

A clear majority of voters would choose a Democrat candidate for Congress if the midterms were held today, a new poll shows. The PBS News/NPR/Marist survey, conducted between November 10 and 13, ... Read More

G.O.P. Senators Push Health Care Options as Vote Looms

The Senate is set to vote later this week on a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies that Republicans oppose. The G.O.P. has yet to coalesce around an alternative. Read More

Democrats are holding their own in the redistricting wars: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign ... Read More

Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years

Heading into the 2026 midterm elections, there are some very big warning signs for Republicans in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. "I don't think rent prices or food prices are at the forefront ... Read More