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Republicans running for office are starting to draw lines between themselves and Trump

A small but notable group of Republican candidates is softening or trimming its public ties to President Donald Trump as the 2026 midterms approach. The shift reflects a balancing act between keeping Trump’s base engaged and appealing to general-election voters in competitive districts.

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Republicans running for office are starting to draw lines between themselves and Trump

A small but notable group of Republican candidates is softening or trimming its public ties to President Donald Trump as the 2026 midterms approach. The shift reflects a balancing act between keeping Trump’s base engaged and appealing to general-election voters in competitive districts.

Nobel Prize winner points to Trump’s UN speech as a sign of a deeper political shift

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Canada’s PM Mocked Trump’s Hand Gestures on Camera and It Went Viral

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney drew fresh attention on September 19, 2026, after appearing to mimic President Donald Trump’s trademark hand motions during a speech in Ottawa. The moment spread widely online as Carney tied the gesture to a broader pitch for Canadian investment and looser reliance on the U.S.

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Democrats Are Now Beating Their 2018 Blue Wave Numbers Against Trump

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Republicans running for office are starting to draw lines between themselves and Trump

A small but notable group of Republican candidates is softening or trimming its public ties to President Donald Trump as the 2026 midterms approach. The shift reflects a balancing act between keeping Trump’s base engaged and appealing to general-election voters in competitive districts.

Nobel Prize winner points to Trump’s UN speech as a sign of a deeper political shift

A Nobel Peace Prize winner said Donald Trump’s address to the United Nations pointed to a wider shift in democratic politics, not just another sharp break in diplomatic tone. The remarks came as European officials and analysts weighed what Trump’s message could mean for the postwar international order.

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Republicans running for office are starting to draw lines between themselves and Trump

A small but notable group of Republican candidates is softening or trimming its public ties to President Donald Trump as the 2026 midterms approach. The shift reflects a balancing act between keeping Trump’s base engaged and appealing to general-election voters in competitive districts.

Nobel Prize winner points to Trump’s UN speech as a sign of a deeper political shift

A Nobel Peace Prize winner said Donald Trump’s address to the United Nations pointed to a wider shift in democratic politics, not just another sharp break in diplomatic tone. The remarks came as European officials and analysts weighed what Trump’s message could mean for the postwar international order.