How the midterms will shape 2028 and beyond: From the Politics Desk
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections2028 Presidential Race
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- NBC News reports: “In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur explains why the results of the midterms will have reverberations long after President Donald Trump is out of office.”
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