Midterm Elections (2026) – The Wakeup Times

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Inflation (Economics) , Midterm Elections (2026) , New York Times/Siena College Poll , Polls and Public Opinion , Republican Party , Trump, Donald J , United States Economy , United States Politics and Government , US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
May 19, 2026
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G.O.P. Supporters Back Trump, but a Third Seek a New Direction for the Party

While President Trump remains overwhelmingly popular within the Republican coalition, a New York Times/Siena poll found, a sizable share wants the party’s next nominee to take a different approach.

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Alito, Samuel A Jr , Barrett, Amy Coney , Elections, Courts and the Judiciary , Federal Courts (US) , Gorsuch, Neil M , Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) , Midterm Elections (2026) , Redistricting and Reapportionment , Roberts, John G Jr , Supreme Court (US) , Thomas, Clarence , Trump, Donald J , United States Politics and Government , Voting Rights Act (1965)
May 19, 2026
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Justices Hint at Strains as Supreme Court Comes Under Scrutiny

Traveling across the country, justices defend the role of the court even as strained relations among its members emerge in writing and remarks.

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Abortion , Abortion Drugs , Dannenfelser, Marjorie , Health and Human Services Department , Louisiana , Midterm Elections (2026) , Mifeprex (RU-486) , Supreme Court (US) , Trump, Donald J , United States Politics and Government
May 18, 2026
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Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump in a Political Bind Ahead of the Midterms

Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.

Prateek Tanmay
Midterm Elections (2026) , New York Times/Siena College Poll , Polls and Public Opinion , Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) , Trump, Donald J , United States Politics and Government , US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
May 18, 2026
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A Crack in the Polling Floor Puts Trump in New Territory

A 37 percent approval rating in a new Times/Siena poll suggests the G.O.P. is facing a big midterm problem despite recent redistricting gains.

Prateek Tanmay
Democratic Party , Iran-Israel War (2025- ) , Midterm Elections (2026) , New York Times/Siena College Poll , Polls and Public Opinion , Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) , Republican Party , Trump, Donald J , United States Economy , United States Politics and Government , US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) , Voting and Voters
May 18, 2026
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Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects

With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.

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Alito, Samuel A Jr , Decisions and Verdicts , Elections, Courts and the Judiciary , Law and Legislation , Midterm Elections (2026) , Politics and Government , Redistricting and Reapportionment , Republican Party , Supreme Court (US) , Trump, Donald J , United States Politics and Government , Voting Rights Act (1965) , Voting Rights, Registration and Requirements
May 18, 2026
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The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision Spurred Swift Action in Louisiana and Alabama

The timing brought the court into the middle of a fight to redraw voting maps across the South, even as some primaries were underway.

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Biden, Joseph R Jr , Federal Reserve System , Inflation (Economics) , Midterm Elections (2026) , Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) , Trump, Donald J , United States Economy , United States Politics and Government , US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
May 17, 2026
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For Trump, Soaring Prices Test Voters’ Finances and Patience

Just months before another election that may hinge on the economy, the war in Iran has sent gas and other goods soaring.

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Boebert, Lauren , Cassidy, Bill (1957- ) , Midterm Elections (2026) , Republican Party , Trump, Donald J , United States Politics and Government
May 17, 2026
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Trump Flexes Hold on G.O.P., Even as It Braces for Midterm Backlash

The defeat of Senator Bill Cassidy showed the president’s dominance in his party at a moment when a broader range of views about Mr. Trump could be a major liability for November.

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Cassidy, Bill (1957- ) , Letlow, Julia , Louisiana , Midterm Elections (2026) , Primaries and Caucuses , Senate , Trump, Donald J , United States Politics and Government
May 17, 2026
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Cassidy Loses His Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes Another G.O.P. Foe

Senator Bill Cassidy, a two-term Republican who voted to convict President Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, could not muster enough votes to continue to a runoff next month.