As President Trump heads to the West Coast to talk to Americans about the economy, the war in Iran is driving up costs and polls show the already unpopular conflict is losing support.
Category: Midterm Elections (2026)
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How the War in Iran Is Complicating Trump’s Agenda at Home
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Michigan Looks Left
The New York Times – On the Runway:We’re sizing up tomorrow’s primary contest.
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Michigan’s Tense Democratic Senate Race Poses a Big Test for a Divided Party
The New York Times – On the Runway:Progressives hope momentum by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will give them a signature victory. Centrists warn that picking him will backfire in November. Acrimony is everywhere.
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Kansas Democrats Are Split on How to Keep the Governor’s Office
The New York Times – On the Runway:In a conservative state with a history of electing Democratic governors, the debate over which brand of Democrat can win sounds different.
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Ohio Senator Calls Former Son-in-Law Accused of Abuse Unfit for Office
The New York Times – On the Runway:Senator Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, broke his silence about allegations of domestic abuse his daughter has made against Representative Max Miller.
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Five Big Moments in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary
The New York Times – On the Runway:Divisions over Israel and high-profile endorsements have shaped the closely-watched race between a progressive former public health official and a more moderate member of Congress.
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Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course.
The New York Times – On the Runway:Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure.
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What Can a Poll Tell Us?
The New York Times – On the Runway:Everyone wants to know who will win an election, but polls do more than predicting outcomes. The polling reporter Ruth Igielnik shares how polls are also judged on their ability to reveal electorate dynamics.
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Why the Fed Could Loom Large Over the Midterms
The New York Times – Business:Wall Street increasingly predicts the central bank will raise interest rates, possibly ahead of Election Day in November. That could anger President Trump.
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Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects
The New York Times – Business:With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.
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For Trump, Soaring Prices Test Voters’ Finances and Patience
The New York Times – Business:Just months before another election that may hinge on the economy, the war in Iran has sent gas and other goods soaring.