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Trump/Obama Split
MAGIC WORDS

Obama Unleashes Trusty Secret Weapon Against Trump

The most popular living president is bringing out the big guns ahead of midterms overshadowed by his successor’s dismal ratings.

Will Neal

pete hegseth
WRITING’S ON THE WALL

Hegseth Hit With Ominous Warning About His Future

The Defense Secretary is in serious trouble if Democrats regain control of Congress.

Will Neal

Donald Trump and their Barron board a U.S. Air Force aircraft en route to Dulles, Virginia on January 18, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
GOLDEN BOY

Trump Plots to Save Barron From Embarrassment

The president fears the worst if Democrats take control of Congress.

Ewan Palmer

James Talerico
UNDER THE WEATHER

Democrats Panic as Star Vanishes From Campaign Trail

The Texas Senate hopeful has been losing precious time ahead of the historic election.

Vic Verbalaitis

Obama
NEXT GEN

Democrats’ ‘New Obama’ Gets Huge Boost From the OG

Barack Obama has thrown his support behind a Democratic rising star who many compare to him.

Annabella Rosciglione

Obama/Trump split
TIP THE SCALES

Obama Makes Dramatic Move in Must-Win Senate Race for Trump

The most popular living president is wading into midterms overshadowed by the current president’s plummeting approval ratings.

Will Neal

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Slotkin
💔💔💔

Rising Dem Star Overheard Dropping Relatable Voting Fear

Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin was overheard voicing concerns about the Texas Senate race.

Annabella Rosciglione

Donald Trump and Barack Obama.
BIG GUNS

Obama Delivers New Battleground Gut Punch to Trump

The most popular living president is entering the fray as Trump’s ratings plummet.

Will Neal

donald trump
POLL-Y MOLY

Damning New Poll Delivers Historic Blow to Republicans

The Democrats reach level not seen since the start of Barack Obama’s first presidency.

Vic Verbalaitis

Rick Jackson and JD Vance
OOPS!

Must-Win MAGA Candidate Caught in Vance’s Fraud Crosshairs

A would-be governor used exactly the loans Vance is targeting, our must-read newsletter The Swamp reveals.

The Swamp

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 27: U.S. President Donald Trump walks on the south lawn of the White House on September 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump returned from Chicago, after attending The 2026 Presidents Cup golf tournament at the Medinah Country Club. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
WAR CHEST

Trump’s Midterm Nightmare Deepens as Dems Smash Major Record

The GOP, meanwhile, is burning through mountains of cash in races that shouldn’t be close.

Will Neal

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