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Received — 26 October 2026 ⏭

Democrats See a Rare but Fleeting Chance to Shake Up the Senate Map

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By: Carl Hulse
26 October 2026 at 18:19
Democrats are targeting G.O.P. strongholds that could set them up for new majorities. But if they don’t win those races now, it could be a long time before they have another chance.

© Clayton Steward for The New York Times

Protesters outside of an event for Senator Roger Marshall in Topeka, Kan. Soaring fuel costs and economic struggles have made some Republican senators like Mr. Marshall vulnerable on their home turf.

In Islamophobic Rant, Trump Seeks to Stir Republican Base in Michigan

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By: David E. Sanger and Bayliss Wagner
26 October 2026 at 02:26
The president contended that Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim, would “invite hordes of jihadis to our shores” as he sought to bolster the G.O.P. candidate in a tight Senate race.

© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

President Trump’s comments, coming in a key midterm battleground nine days before the elections, underscored the dark themes and personal vilification he and his allies have embraced as part of their closing pitch.
Received — 25 October 2026 ⏭

In Texas Senate Race, Talarico Leans Into Growing Rivalry With Elon Musk

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By: Bayliss Wagner
25 October 2026 at 16:12
On the trail, James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee, has increasingly gone after Mr. Musk, a critic of his who has given big to a group aligned with the Republican candidate, Ken Paxton.

© Eric Lee/The New York Times; Joel Angel Juarez/Reuters

Elon Musk, left, is in an increasingly tense rivalry with James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee in Texas.
Received — 24 October 2026 ⏭

Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail

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By: Tim Balk · Emily Davies · John Yoon and Richard Fausset
25 October 2026 at 02:39
The 44th president sharply criticized Mr. Trump, who hit back later in the day. Mr. Obama also assailed Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor of Ohio.

© Victor J. Blue for The New York Times

Former President Barack Obama sharply criticized President Trump on Saturday in Ohio.

What Happens if Trump Doesn’t Like the Midterm Results?

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By: Michelle Cottle · Jamelle Bouie · David French and Derek Arthur
24 October 2026 at 12:49
Hope, dread and the final stretch to Election Day.

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What This Democrat’s Surge in Texas Says About the Midterms

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By: Lulu Garcia-Navarro
24 October 2026 at 13:51
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, on her appeal to MAGA voters and her refusal to engage in the “culture wars.”

© Devin Oktar Yalkin for The New York Times

Received — 23 October 2026 ⏭

Here’s What Democrats Plan to Do With Their Power if They Win Back Congress

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By: Annie Karni
23 October 2026 at 18:14
Democrats have campaigned on lowering living costs and holding the Trump administration accountable. This is a look at their to-do list if they win the majority.

© Nick Hagen for The New York Times

Should they win in November, top House Democrats are planning a shock-and-awe legislative sprint to demonstrate within hours of taking power that they are passing bills to deliver on their promises.

How the Decline of Western NY Defined Kathy Hochul’s Politics

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By: Benjamin Oreskes
23 October 2026 at 13:57
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s vision for New York has been largely shaped by her upbringing in a failing western New York town and her family’s move up from a trailer park to affluence.

© Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

Gov. Kathy Hochul has won over the real estate community in New York City, but her politics and worldview remain products of her life in western New York.

Congress should reassert its role in trade policy after the midterms 

✇The Hill
By: Nicholas Sargen · opinion contributor
23 October 2026 at 14:30
Along with higher oil prices associated with the Iran war, Trump’s tariffs are highly unpopular with the electorate.   

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