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Trump’s policies put Republicans on the defensive

Season 2026 Episode 41 | 10m 07s

Every state has its own preoccupations this election season, but diesel fuel, gas prices, data centers and corruption seem to be undergirding issues. The panel discusses how Trump’s policies and popularity are affecting the battle for control of Congress.

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Trump’s Ukraine U-turn
Why the map of battleground states is shifting in surprising ways
As setbacks mount, Trump turns his anger toward the media
Trump makes himself main character of GOP midterm campaign
Egypt’s secret warning to Israel before Oct. 7
Trump embraces Xi as he turns up attacks on American media