Battle for Congress tracks the 2026 midterm elections as Democrats and Republicans compete for control of the House and Senate, covering key races, candidates, polling shifts, and the national political stakes.
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Trump rages at SCOTUS for no ‘courage’ to Save America as ballot ruling raises midterm stakes
Trump says that current rules make mail-in ballot ‘cheating’ easier, which is a major concern for him and many Republicans
GOP faces midterm headwinds, but Trump adviser sees a path to 'defy history'
Ahead of the midterms, Republicans are focused on boosting GOP voter turnout as part of their election strategy
Inside Trump's big midterm gamble that Republicans fear nobody watched
Trump's first-ever GOP midterm convention ended with polished speeches and a key question: Did anyone beyond the party faithful tune in?
Howard Lutnick says Trump’s $5K payments to US adults won’t rely on taxpayer money
Trump pledged to issue a $5,000 dividend to all US adults if Republicans retain control of Congress after November’s midterm elections
Trump warns GOP midterm loss could make him ‘much more angry’ over Iran: ‘Either way they lose’
President Donald Trump said the war could take a tougher turn if Republicans lose control of Congress in the November 2026 midterms
Fact Check: Did Trump say $5000 dividend would exclude Democrats and non-citizens?
Trump proposed $5000 to every American adult during his speech at the first-ever GOP midterm convention
Charlie Kirk remembered with moving tribute video at Republican midterm convention
The tribute video offered a look back at the impact Charlie Kirk had on young conservatives and the movement he helped build
Fact Check: Did Trump explain why Mitch McConnell missed GOP midterm convention?
The rumor spread in the form of a screenshot claiming to show a post by Trump on Truth Social
JD Vance delivers a strong message to the radicals: ‘Stay the hell away from our kids’
JD Vance's remarks came amid a broader focus at the Republican midterm convention on family policy and cultural issues
Vance offers battleground Republicans a midterm panacea to save their campaigns
Vice President JD Vance called Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed a 'nut job' as he criticized Democrats with Michigan delegates present
'Because they can't': Trump makes fresh case for delaying his $5,000 dividend to US citizens
Trump discussed his $5,000 dividend plan on an interview after pledging the payments at the GOP midterm convention
'Circus bribe': Trump's $5K announcement upsets major GOP donor who threw afterparty at Dallas
Trump donor Joe Lonsdale backed an election win but opposed the 'bribe' Trump announced at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas
Fact Check: Is Trump’s claim that Dallas GOP convention was the first-ever midterm meet true?
Trump said during his speech that the Dallas event was the “first-ever midterm convention of any party.”
Trump mocks ‘Sleepy Joe’ Biden, says he ‘couldn't sign his name’ at midterm rally
President Donald Trump revived his criticism of Joe Biden's public appearances and autopen use while contrasting his record with Biden's presidency
AG Todd Blanche warns 'evil men and women': 'President Trump will hold you accountable'
Attorney General Todd Blanche praised President Donald Trump’s record on border security and crime at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas
Trump takes dig at ‘fake news’ over empty seats with hilarious bathroom joke at RNC convention
The Republican midterm convention embraced a rally-style format, giving Trump room to lean into his populist style and draw strong crowd support
Ro Khanna raises alarm over Trump's secretive new midterm move
Ro Khanna warned that Trump's mail-ballot policy could disrupt voting as a USPS whistleblower raised concerns about a rushed new system
James Carville thinks he’s cracked why Trump is making Republicans sweat before midterms
James Carville says he sees one explanation for some of Trump’s recent moves, as the president steps up his midterm campaign
Key things to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s midterm convention
The event is expected to have a rally-like atmosphere, with a large balloon drop planned at its conclusion
Michigan GOP leader sounds midterm alarm: 'communist crazy' vs 'American values'
House Republicans planned to use their Dallas midterm convention to tout achievements and contrast their record with Democrats