The GOP midterms strategy is Trump and a prayer

People hold signs on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention in Dallas. | Brandon Bell/Getty Images Welcome to The Midterms, Actually. Every week I’ll be writing about two things: one big idea or trend I see forming across the 2026 primaries, and one...

The interview Trump doesn’t want you to see

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico speaks at a campaign rally in Eagle Pass, Texas, on July 13, 2026. | Brandon Bell/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without...