Washington Politics
If Dems win big in midterms, Hegseth's head could roll
Liberal lawmakers are anxious to go after the defense secretary over Iran, Venezuela and more
October 23, 2026
Liberal lawmakers are anxious to go after the defense secretary over Iran, Venezuela and more
Combined with tariffs, Trump's conflict with Iran and subsequent shipping disruptions are squeezing agriculture and sparking short-sighted bailouts
A new poll found widespread frustration with the Washington-Tel Aviv relationship ahead of the midterms
Some pro-US groups are using the technology to fight allegations of war crimes and stoke tensions abroad
In battleground races across the country, Republicans have lost access to one of the president's most salient — and longstanding — campaign slogans
As midterms approach, the conflict and its consequences loom large as campaign issues
