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Missouri voters head to the polls for the 2026 House primaries as Republicans redraw districts, turning the 5th District into a strong GOP seat while Democrats in the 1st District face a Bell–Bush contest; NBC News is live-tracking results with polls closing at 8:00 PM ET and updating tallies as counties report.
Democrats are painting the GOP’s $72B border-security bill as a vehicle to fund $1 billion in taxpayer-backed security upgrades for Trump’s East Wing Modernization (the ballroom), and plan Byrd rule challenges to strike non-budget provisions and force votes on cost-related amendments. Republicans like Rick Scott, Josh Hawley, and Rand Paul are skeptical about using public funds, while Sens. Collins and Sullivan could be pivotal as the debate tests whether lawmakers will go on record on the ballroom funding. Polling shows public opposition to tearing down the East Wing, complicating the GOP’s position and putting the spotlight on cost hikes and healthcare funding tied to the package.
A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows Trump at 37% approval (62% disapproval), with broad distrust on economy, inflation, taxes and Iran, and two-thirds saying the country is headed in the wrong direction. Among registered voters, Democrats lead Republicans by 5 points (49% to 44%) for the House, with independents favoring Democratic candidates. Trump’s base remains strong among Republicans, especially MAGA supporters, but independents’ and general public sentiment remain wary of his leadership. Democrats are trusted more on healthcare and education, while Republicans lead on immigration and crime, signaling a polarized electorate heading into the midterms.
Democrats must flip four Senate seats to win a majority in 2026, needing to hold Georgia and Michigan and pick up Maine and North Carolina, while Republicans seek to capitalize on a favorable map and turnout. Beyond the four marquee races, Alaska, Ohio, Iowa, Texas, New Hampshire and Minnesota offer openings, with several high‑profile primaries in Kentucky, Illinois, Louisiana and Massachusetts shaping the broader contest; the environment—economic concerns, voter enthusiasm, immigration politics and the post‑Trump political dynamic—will influence turnout as primaries kick off in Texas and North Carolina.
The US faces a potential government shutdown due to deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over funding and health care spending, with a key measure at risk of not passing before the deadline, which could lead to federal operations halting and civil servants being furloughed.
The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed a resolution honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with notable opposition from Democrats who criticized the resolution's tone and political implications amid ongoing tensions following Kirk's assassination, highlighting deep partisan divides.
The Biden administration's plan to expand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect abortion rights is facing criticism and potential legal challenges from both Republicans and Democrats. Conservatives argue that the move violates states' rights and the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, while Democrats believe the proposed rules are inadequate in the face of Republican-controlled states seeking to target abortion providers. The proposed HIPAA expansion would bar health care providers and insurers from sharing information with state officials for the purpose of investigating or prosecuting those involved in legal abortions. Republicans and conservative groups oppose the draft policy, while Democrats are pressuring the administration to add stronger measures.
The legislative stalemate in Oregon is centered around House Bill 2002, which includes a provision that clarifies anyone of any age can have an abortion in Oregon without notifying a parent. Democrats support the bill, while many Republicans believe minors under the age of 15 should not be able to get an abortion without parental notification. Hundreds of bills are set to perish if the Republican walkout continues. The bill would protect medical providers from prosecution if they provide an abortion or gender-affirming care to those from other states, expand insurance coverage to include laser hair removal and facial feminization surgery, and make it explicit that minors under the age of 15 don’t need a parent’s permission for an abortion.