The 2026 midterms are becoming a watershed election for primary meddling, mysterious super PACs, alleged straw candidates and all other manner of political shenanigans. Why it matters: With the number of battleground House districts diminished by redistricting and the fight for the Senate extremely tight, each one of these schemes could have an outsized impact on control of Congress. Green Party spoilers: Democrats are accusing the Green Party nominee in Pennsylvania's 7th District of trying to aid Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.) by siphoning progressive votes from Democrat Bob Brooks. - The Pennsylvania Green Party and a group of 7th District voters are both suing to get the third-party candidate, Andrew Tupone, off the ballot. - The…
Tonight on “Katie Pavlich Tonight”: We bring you breaking coverage of the high-stakes meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, a historic summit that could define both leaders' legacies as they navigate global tensions. Our expert panel, including Garrett Exner, Ambassador Sam Brownback, Mehek Cooke and Ambassador Nathan Sales, breaks down what this means for American security. Also, there's a powerful warning from Lily Tang Williams, who grew up in Communist China and explains how she sees that same influence spreading across America today under the guise of "Democratic Socialism." Plus, Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joins the program to tell us about MK-Ultra and the CIA's deal with Tulsi…
A near record number of Republican lawmakers in the modern political era are retiring from Congress ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. As of the end of March, seven Republicans have announced they will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate, while 35 Republicans are forgoing reelection to the House of Representatives. The post Republicans Are Leaving Congress in Numbers Not Seen Since 1930 – Here’s Why… appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A near record number of Republican lawmakers in the modern political era are retiring from Congress ahead of the 2026 midterm elections . As of the end of March, seven Republicans have announced they will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate, while a whopping 37 Republicans are forgoing reelection to the House of Representatives. WHO WAS INVOLVED: House Republicans, House Democrats, Senate Republicans, Senate Democrats, President Donald J. Trump, and American voters . WHEN & WHERE: The 2026 midterm elections will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. IMPACT: While some retirements are explainable by advanced age and health issues, as in the case of Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), they are, on the…Open
Two-term GOP Sen. Steve Daines shocked Montana when he announced his retirement. Democrats worry a new independent candidate will split their party's vote.
Minutes before the Senate filing deadline, Senator Steve Daines withdrew his re-election bid and an ally jumped in. Even some fellow Republicans criticized the 11th-hour switch.
Daines, who was first elected to the House in 2012 before getting elected to the Senate in 2014, did not cite a reason for his departure but said he was "ready for whatever comes next."
