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The 9 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026 | CNN Politics

Four months into the primary calendar, most of the battlefield is set in the race for control of the US Senate. Now the real fight begins. Democrats are increasingly bullish about their chances to win back the Senate majority for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term even as the party faces a difficult map and questions about some of its candidates in key contests. To be successful, Democrats will need to defend all their seats and flip four others, including many in deep-red territory. Strong recruitment in several key races and a favorable national political environment are fueling the hopes of Democrats. There is widespread disapproval of Trump’s handling of the economy and the war in Iran. Just 34% of the American public holds a favorable view of the president, according to a recent CNN poll. Republicans hope Trump’s Iran agreement, which remains the subject of talks, could soon ease some of the economic fallout from the war, including the high gas prices that have heightened cost-of-living concerns for Americans. Given the volatility of the war over the past few months, there’s no guarantee that will happen before Election Day. On Tuesday, the Supreme Co

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Senate committee advances nomination of Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton

Committee voted 9-8 to advance Clayton’s nomination to serve as intelligence chief despite Democratic opposition The Senate intelligence committee on Tuesday advanced the nomination of Jay Clayton to serve as the US intelligence director,…

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Senate committee advances nomination of Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton

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Senate returns to packed agenda after Graham's death shrinks GOP margin

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'America and the world have lost a determined leader': Tributes pour in after Sen Lindsey Graham's death

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Sweeping housing affordability bill becomes law, despite Trump’s delay. Here’s what it actually means for the housing market | CNN Business

The 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to tackle housing affordability, officially became law early Saturday, despite a series of attempts by President Donald Trump to stall the legislation.…

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The 9 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026 | CNN Politics

Four months into the primary calendar, most of the battlefield is set in the race for control of the US Senate. Now the real fight begins. Democrats are increasingly bullish about their chances to win back the Senate…

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The 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to tackle housing affordability, officially became law early Saturday, despite a series of attempts by President Donald Trump to stall the legislation. Its passage signals…

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