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2026 midterm elections
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- 1Trump lashes out as his political power wanes●‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes https://www. theguardian.com/news/
The Guardian reports that Donald Trump is striking out more aggressively as his grip on power weakens, with the warning that 'the weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets'. The piece links his escalating attacks to tensions with the Federal Reserve, the Supreme Court and the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, where Republicans face a difficult test.
- 2Can Clergy Candidates Help Democrats Win Red States?●Can clergy candidates help Democrats win in red states? https://www.npr.org/2026/09/27/nx-s1-5981134/can-clergy-candidat
NPR examines whether clergy running for office could help Democrats become competitive in Republican-leaning states. The report explores how candidates with religious backgrounds may connect with conservative voters on moral and community terms, testing a new electoral strategy for the party ahead of the 2026 midterms.