As midterms loom, Trump and his allies try to change the subject
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- The Guardian US reports: “Despite distraction and distortion, voters know what issues will be informing their votes in this electionThis was originally published in The Stakes 2026, a newsletter about the midterm elections.…”
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