The Worst-Case Midterm Scenario for DemocratsHere are four good reasons for tempering the blue-wave optimism, including polling errors, turnout surprises, and Senate-race realities.
Trump’s Male Midterms Crushes, RankedThe president keeps admiring other men’s bodies at his rallies. So if you’re voting solely based on who has a MAGA-approved butt, you’re in luck.
ByMargaret Hartmann
early and often
J.D. Vance May Already Be on the BallotIf Trump’s wannabe successor fails the midterms, particularly back home, will enough Republicans still want him around in 2028?
New York’s EMS Crisis Could Kill YouResponse times continue to rise as low pay squeezes more EMTs and paramedics out of the workforce. City leaders have to do more.
Fear and Loathing Are All the GOP Have LeftAs the spate of nasty new attack ads show, Trump and his party’s only remaining midterms move is to drive up turnout of hard-core supporters.
Dolan Is Using the Knicks Against HochulIt will cost you only a $10,000 donation to Bruce Blakeman to get a ticket to the championship team’s final preseason game.
Trump’s Vote-Buying Checks Are in the MailAfter promising $5,000 for voting GOP, Trump is now diverting public funds to send out checks to offset the health-care costs he’s increased.
Abdul El-Sayed Is No Longer a Risky BetAfter working hard to achieve party unity after a fractious primary, the Michigan Democratic Senate nominee now leads the race against Mike Rogers.
ByEd Kilgore
2026 midterms
6 Midterms Takeaways With a Month to GoGOP turf and money advantage still matter, but Democrats have a message and are leading in polls all over the country as Trump’s popularity craters.
