New polling shows the fight for control of Congress in the 2026 midterms is still far from settled, with voters lukewarm on both parties and President Donald Trump’s agenda hanging in the balance.

While the polling industry has taken a lot of guff in recent years, one question continues to earn its keep: the generic congressional ballot test. It is a poll question that asks respondents which ...

Alicia Menendez will host her own show weekdays and Peter Alexander will anchor the 11 a.m. hour as the Versant-owned cable channel debuts a new weekday lineup on June 15. By Etan Vlessing Canada ...

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The midterm election is 172 days away. That is 172 years in political time, when any day can alter the election’s trajectory, triggering seismic shifts. Given the previous volatility, my August 2025 ...

Veronica Beagle is the managing editor for Education at Forbes Advisor. She completed her master’s in English at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Before coming to Forbes Advisor she worked on ...

Mr. Becerra was long dismissed in the contest until the abrupt departure of Eric Swalwell created a surprise path for an experienced Democrat. By Laurel Rosenhall Democratic voters returned their ...

Who will win the House and Senate? New polls suggest voter sentiment remains fluid as the 2026 midterm elections approach, setting up a competitive fight for control of Congress — and what it could ...

Democratic voters are in a combative, anti-establishment mood, unhappy with their party and disagreeing about its best path forward, a New York Times/Siena poll found. The New York Times/Siena Poll ...

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Back-to-back redistricting victories in court have Republicans gaining confidence. But President Donald Trump’s lagging approval ratings and other political indicators continue to threaten the GOP’s ...

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