As Trump Faces Down the Midterms, a Grim Mood Takes Over the White House
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- NYT reports: “The White House has been rocked by turnover and anxiety over the midterms. The president, who is tightening his inner circle, has lashed out at critics, held meandering rallies and feasted on a die…”
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