Washington Politics
Thanks to Trump's war, Dems successfully co-opt 'America First'
In battleground races across the country, Republicans have lost access to one of the president's most salient — and longstanding — campaign slogans
October 19, 2026
In battleground races across the country, Republicans have lost access to one of the president's most salient — and longstanding — campaign slogans
Crushed by a blue midterm wave, it took years of war for Republicans to start turning against George W. Bush. Trump is way ahead of the game.
Some Republicans are trying to address the economic pain of their voters while skirting around Iran criticism. Is it working?
US interference in this weekend's election in Brazil could help left-wing President Lula
Americans disagree with the way that Trump is handling world affairs, but can't yet grasp how the opposition would do better
Candidates in tight midterm races are trying to distance themselves from the president and his Middle East mess, citing — you guessed it — the economy
