How Trump’s Energy Policies Helped Trigger Midterm Rout
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- NYT reports: “The war in Iran, efforts to promote fossil fuels and attacks on renewable energy contributed to higher prices for gas and electricity that drove voter discontent.”
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