Trump’s grip on the GOP tightens as midterms loom
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With the 2026 midterms looming, Trump’s aggressive control of the GOP risks widening rifts as lawmakers who cross him are targeted; while party leaders push loyalty, some Republicans warn the focus on revenge campaigns could jeopardize majorities, giving Democrats a more optimistic outlook for November.
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- Trump Gets His Payback in Primary Elections, but It Comes at a Cost in Congress The New York Times
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