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- 1Democrats plan probes into Trump family business deals if they win midterms●Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms
Democrats say they will investigate lucrative business deals involving the Trump family if they win control of Congress in the US midterm elections. The pledge signals that oversight of the former president's finances would become a priority should the party gain committee power, setting up potential confrontations over conflicts of interest.
- 2Who's Winning the Race for Congress? 2026 Midterm Elections▼Who’s Winning the Race for Congress? 2026 Midterm Elections
Attention is turning to the 2026 US midterm elections and which party is positioned to win control of Congress. With no election results yet, coverage focuses on early indicators such as polling, fundraising and candidate recruitment. Observers are watching whether Democrats can gain seats or Republicans can hold their majorities in the House and Senate.
- 3Senate passes sweeping bill to regulate college sports▼Senate approves sweeping bill to regulate college sports, despite opposition from some Democrats
The US Senate has approved a broad bill to regulate college sports, advancing federal oversight of the collegiate athletics system. The measure passed despite opposition from some Democrats, signaling a divide within the party over how far Washington should go in governing the NCAA landscape and athlete-related rules. Attention now turns to the bill's prospects in the House and what the new framework would mean for schools, athletes and governing bodies.
- 4Top forecaster says Democrats flipping the House is a 'done deal'▼Who Will Win Midterms? Top Election Forecaster Says Democrats Flipping The House Is A ‘Done Deal’
A leading election forecaster says Democrats winning control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming US midterms is a 'done deal'. The prediction is drawing attention as analysts and voters weigh whether Democrats can overcome historical patterns that typically hurt the party holding the White House in midterms, with control of Congress at stake.
- 5Jackson Says Trump 'Owns' Collins Over Iran and ICE▼Jackson says Trump ‘owns’ Collins, slams her for not fighting against Iran war and ICE
Representative Jonathan Jackson publicly attacked fellow Illinois Congresswoman Kat Collins, claiming former President Donald Trump "owns" her and criticizing her failure to oppose US military action against Iran and Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. The remarks highlight rising tensions within the Democratic Party over how forcefully members should resist Trump-era policies on foreign intervention and immigration enforcement.
- 6Trump's taxpayer-funded ads draw bipartisan criticism▼Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads draw bipartisan criticism | CNN Politics
Ads promoting the Trump administration, funded by US taxpayer money, are facing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. Lawmakers from both parties are questioning the use of public funds for what they see as political or self-promotional advertising, making the spending an unusual point of cross-party agreement in a divided political climate.
- 7New Jersey candidates Kean Jr. and Bennett clash over Iran and tariffs▼New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr. and Democrat Rebecca Bennett clash over war in Iran, tariffs
New Jersey Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett faced off in a contentious debate, sparring over US military action against Iran and the Trump administration's tariff policies. Kean defended his party's positions while Bennett pressed him on the costs of war and trade. Multiple national outlets, including the Associated Press and ABC News, covered the exchange.