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2026 midterm results are unofficial until states certify them, which can take weeks.
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Trump Administration Lets States Delay Medicaid Work Requirement Enforcement
Medicaid work requirements still take effect January 1, but states can now choose a six-month grace period in which no one loses coverage for failing to meet them. Here’s what changed, who it affects, and the political backdrop after Democrats won Congress.
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Rubio, Vance Top Republicans’ 2028 Ratings; Buttigieg and Ossoff Lead for Democrats
A Reuters/Ipsos poll taken after the midterms asked party voters how strong a 2028 candidate each potential contender would be. Marco Rubio and JD Vance rated highest among Republicans; Pete Buttigieg and Jon Ossoff led among Democrats. Here’s what the poll found and how to read it.
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Mike Pence Doesn’t Rule Out a 2028 Run After Republicans’ Midterm Losses
Former Vice President Mike Pence declined to say whether he’ll run for president in 2028, after repeatedly saying this year he had no plans to. He said the midterm results showed voters rejected ‘this version of Republicanism.’
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Democrat Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Senate Seat as Hyde-Smith Concedes
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate race there since 1982 and the first Black senator from the state since Reconstruction. Hyde-Smith conceded Wednesday after a week of counting.
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Democrats Win a Majority of State Legislatures for the First Time Since 2010
Democrats flipped 12 state legislative chambers in the midterms and will control both chambers in 24 states starting in January. Here are the six states where Democrats gained full control of the legislature, and why it matters for 2028 and beyond.
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5 Republicans to Watch for 2028 After the Midterms
Republicans’ midterm losses have scrambled the early 2028 picture. Vice President JD Vance is still seen as the front-runner, but Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, Ted Cruz and Glenn Youngkin are all part of the conversation. Here’s where each stands and what they’ve said.
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Trump beat him in May. Now he’s running for President in 2028
A group led by Libertarian Party activists and anti-war conservatives wants outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie to run for president in 2028 as the nominee of a rebranded Libertarian Party. Massie hasn’t said whether he’s interested. Here’s the plan, who’s behind it, and the hurdles.
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Trump Says ‘a Few Changes’ Are Coming, Then Replaces His Chief of Staff
In a 60 Minutes interview, President Trump said he expects to make personnel changes after Republicans’ midterm losses. Hours later, he announced Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff. Here’s who has left, what Trump said about others, and what’s next.
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After the Midterms, DeSantis Rises in Early 2028 Betting as Vance Stays in Front
Prediction markets reshuffled the 2028 Republican field after Tuesday’s midterm losses, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis jumping from single digits into third place. Vice President JD Vance remains the favorite. Here’s where the potential candidates stand.
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Hegseth’s Future in Question After Midterm Losses, as Impeachment Vote Looms
After Republicans’ midterm losses, which many in the party tie to the Iran war, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces an impeachment push and questions about whether he’ll stay. President Trump says he’s doing a great job. Here’s where things stand.