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The US Department of Justice is conducting a review of the Watergate case that led to President Richard Nixon's 1974 resignation. The Watergate scandal remains one of the most consequential political episodes in American history, involving the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and the ensuing cover-up. The scope and purpose of the review have not been fully detailed.
- 2The Onion Mocks DNC With Preemptive Midterm Loss Autopsy●DNC Releases Preemptive Autopsy Into Why They Lost Midterms https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://theonion .com/dnc-releases-pr
The satirical news outlet The Onion has published a piece claiming the Democratic National Committee released a preemptive autopsy into why it lost the midterm elections, before the vote has even happened. The joke mocks the party's habit of commissioning post-election self-examinations, suggesting defeat is assumed in advance.
- 3The Onion's DNC midterm autopsy piece resonates with Democrats●Lol. This hurts because it is so within the realm of possibilities. https:// theonion.com/dnc-releases-pree mptive-autop
Satirical outlet The Onion published a piece imagining the Democratic National Committee releasing a preemptive autopsy into why it lost the midterms, before the vote has even taken place. Readers online say the joke stings because such post-defeat soul-searching feels entirely plausible, with many Democrats voicing anxiety about their party's midterm prospects and internal strategy.
- 4Republicans Accuse Sarah Trone Garriott of Siding Against Jobs▼Sarah Trone Garriott Puts Politics Over Good Paying Jobs
The National Republican Congressional Committee is attacking Iowa Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott, claiming in a new line of criticism that she puts politics ahead of good-paying jobs. The jab frames her as an obstacle to economic opportunity and signals the NRCC intends to make jobs and the economy a central theme against her heading into the next election cycle.
- 5DCCC puts Van Drew's South Jersey district on 2026 target list▼DCCC adds Van Drew’s South Jersey district to 2026 target list
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has added New Jersey's 2nd District, represented by Republican Jeff Van Drew, to its list of targeted seats for the 2026 midterm elections. The move signals that national Democrats see the South Jersey district as winnable and plan to invest resources there. Van Drew, a former Democrat who switched parties in 2019, has won reelection several times since his party change, but Democrats believe shifting conditions could make the seat competitive next cycle.
- 6Washington Rep. Adam Smith breaks with Israel over war▼WA Rep. Adam Smith says constituent feedback turned him against Israeli war efforts, US support
Washington State Congressman Adam Smith, a longtime Democratic ally of Israel, says feedback from his constituents has changed his position on Israel's war effort and on continued US support. Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, says the shift reflects the views of voters in his district who have pressed him on the conflict.
- 7DNC sues Trump administration over overseas voting form changes●DNC sues Trump administration over last-minute changes to overseas voting form https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026
The Democratic National Committee has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over last-minute changes to the federal overseas voting form, which includes a citizenship-related amendment. The changes affect how Americans abroad register to vote ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats argue the timing and substance of the alterations threaten voting rights for overseas citizens.
- 8DCCC and Berman launch joint ad buy targeting Steil●DCCC, Berman make joint buy knocking Steil in 1st CD
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and challenger Randy Berman are running a joint advertising buy attacking Representative Bryan Steil in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District. The coordinated spending signals national Democrats see the southeastern Wisconsin seat as competitive, pooling party resources with the candidate's campaign to try to weaken the incumbent heading into the election.