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The 2026 Battle for Control of Congress

The 2026 Battle for Control of Congress

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This year, the 2026 midterm elections will decide which party
controls Congress, and whether Republicans can hold on to every
lever of influence in Washington.

Annie Karni and Shane Goldmacher, who cover politics, discuss the
opportunities and perils for both parties.

Guest:

Annie Karni, a congressional correspondent at
The New York Times.

Shane Goldmacher, a national political
correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading:

Both President Trump and the Democrats are floating unusual
midterm conventions.

Here are six big political questions for the new year.

And here are the latest polls for the 2026 elections.

Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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