Trump Faces Midterms Reality Check
February 24, 2026·about 9 hours ago·via Politico
Trump confronts midterm pressures amid a partial government shutdown at DHS on day 11 and a Supreme Court smackdown on his tariffs, with Congress unlikely to codify his trade agenda despite the ruling. Speaker Mike Johnson signals no legislative backup, leaving Trump's "America First" economic push vulnerable as Democrats split on attending his record-setting SOTU tonight. Dozens of Dems, including Reps.
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