Incumbent parties almost always face downsizing in midterm elections, and in that way, 2026 is no different. But what may differentiate an ordinary blue wave from the evident indigo tsunami that voters delivered to Republicans is how uniquely President Donald Trump manufactured the dismantling of his own Senate majority. I am not talking about responding […]

Not all the results are in yet, but one thing is for sure. Democrats won big in the midterm elections. Very big. Displacing the Republican majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, Democrats have inflicted a punishing and embarrassing defeat on President Donald Trump and his party. Trump bears significant responsibility for […]

The wipeout-in-progress of GOP politicians in Senate and gubernatorial races across the country is perfectly exemplified by the disastrous series of decisions that led to Ken Paxton being nominated in Texas. President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in the GOP primary, based on Cornyn’s previous criticisms of Trump and his […]

Democrats on Capitol Hill warned the Trump administration to "lawyer up" as they prepare subpoenas and investigations targeting Pete Hegseth and others.

Troy Jackson's upset over Susan Collins ends her nearly three-decade Senate career and hands Democrats a critical pickup in the 2026 midterms.

Peggy Flanagan defeated Michele Tafoya in Minnesota's special election after ICE's Operation Metro Surge became a central rallying cry for her campaign.

Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated Rep. Tom Tiffany after a campaign linking the Republican to Trump's tariffs and tax bill.

Democrats seized the House majority as an unprecedented blue wave flipped battleground districts and safe red seats in a blow to Donald Trump.