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- Fierce Trump critic Jasmine Crockett shakes up high-stakes Senate race - Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is set to announce her candidacy for the U.S. Senate, hours after former Rep. Colin Allred abandoned his bid.
- Trump turns up the heat on red-state Republicans blocking new congressional maps - Trump is pressuring Indiana Republican senators to pass a congressional redistricting plan that will create two more right-leaning House seats for the 2026 midterms.
- Trump critic Jasmine Crockett poised for Senate run in deep-red Texas - Rep. Jasmine Crockett is expected to launch Texas Senate campaign Monday as the filing deadline looms. The Democratic primary was shaken by Colin Allred dropping out.
- Walz 'has been an absolute failure' in combating fraud, says GOP gubernatorial challenger Robbins - Republican state Rep. Kristin Robbins challenges Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over fraud scandals, claiming billions in tax dollars were stolen during pandemic.
- Trump-backed Van Epps sworn in as GOP hits 220 seats — but incoming Greene exit threatens razor-thin majority - Republican Matt Van Epps sworn into House, giving GOP 220-213 majority. Tennessee special election victory provides breathing room for Republican control.
- California GOP rep makes re-election decision after considering running in Texas: source - Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., has decided not to run in Texas and will seek California's gerrymandered 48th Congressional District, a source told Fox News.
- The Tennessee 'waltz': Republicans and Democrats dance around special election results meaning - Tennessee special election results spark debate over 2026 midterms as Republicans maintain House seat despite heavy Democratic spending and efforts.
- Democrats’ surge in Tennessee throws new uncertainty onto GOP’s 2026 House map - Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election with Trump's backing, but Democrats see hope in narrower margin.
- Trump-backed Republican keeps crucial congressional seat in GOP hands with special election victory - Republican Matt Van Epps defeats Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tennessee's 7th district special election, keeping GOP seat in red district Trump won by 22 points.
- Trump-backed Republican touts 'great turnout for us' in must-win special election for GOP - Tennessee special election for GOP House seat draws national attention as Republican Matt Van Epps faces Democrat Aftyn Behn in closely watched race.