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Special elections

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WH: Trump DOING IRAN WAR For 'YOUNG PEOPLE' As Economy Flounders
Iran WarUS Foreign PolicyYouth Economy
Mar 26, 2026

WH: Trump DOING IRAN WAR For 'YOUNG PEOPLE' As Economy Flounders

The hosts argue that the Trump administration's Iran war, framed as a measure for young people's safety, is actually devastating the youth economy, tanking Trump's approval, and driving a significant political realignment.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Tim Miller: The GOP’s Florida Problem Is Real
Florida politicsDemocratic Party strategyRepublican Party challenges
Mar 26, 2026

Tim Miller: The GOP’s Florida Problem Is Real

Despite recent Republican dominance, new data and election results suggest Florida is unexpectedly back in play for Democrats, signaling a potential broader blue wave.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Dave Smith MAULS Adam Sosnick!! Iran Keeps TROLLING Trump. Hegseth Goes PSYCHO!!
US-Iran conflictForeign policyTrump administration
Mar 26, 2026

Dave Smith MAULS Adam Sosnick!! Iran Keeps TROLLING Trump. Hegseth Goes PSYCHO!!

The Young Turks expose the Trump administration's chaotic foreign policy in Iran and Cuba, declining public support, and the absurdity of its domestic political maneuvers, all while Democrats gain ground in local elections.

The Young Turks
The Young Turks
Newsom FLIPS On Israel 'Apartheid' As Dems FLEE AIPAC
Gavin NewsomCory BookerAIPAC
Mar 25, 2026

Newsom FLIPS On Israel 'Apartheid' As Dems FLEE AIPAC

Gavin Newsom and Cory Booker, prominent Democrats, have strategically shifted their stances on AIPAC donations and Israel's 'apartheid' designation, reflecting a changing political landscape and the increasing toxicity of traditional pro-Israel lobbying.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
HOT TOPICS | The System Is Collapsing Under Donald Trump!
Donald TrumpUS PoliticsEconomy
Mar 25, 2026

HOT TOPICS | The System Is Collapsing Under Donald Trump!

Don Lemon asserts that the American system is collapsing under Donald Trump's leadership, citing a weakening economy, significant Republican electoral losses, a chaotic war effort, and alleged personal corruption fueled by filtered intelligence.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
The war is suddenly much more dangerous as gas prices explode
US-Iran ConflictGeopoliticsEnergy Prices
Mar 11, 2026

The war is suddenly much more dangerous as gas prices explode

As the US-Iran conflict escalates with growing calls for ground troops, gas prices surge, and critical intelligence warnings are dismissed, raising questions about the administration's competence and true war objectives.

The David Pakman Show
The David Pakman Show
Texas Votes: Crockett vs. Talarico! How MAGA Will Texas Go?
Texas PrimariesDemocratic Party StrategyRepublican Party Divisions
Mar 4, 2026

Texas Votes: Crockett vs. Talarico! How MAGA Will Texas Go?

Texas primary results reveal a pragmatic Democratic electorate favoring electability and a fractured Republican base, setting the stage for a potentially competitive Senate race and highlighting the perils of 'accommodating' MAGA.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Trump gets NIGHTMARE news in surprise development
Latino votersTexas politicsSpecial elections
Feb 10, 2026

Trump gets NIGHTMARE news in surprise development

A recent Texas special election revealed a significant and unexpected swing of Latino voters back towards Democrats, challenging Republican inroads and signaling potential shifts for the upcoming general election.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Is 2026 Turning Into a Blue Wave? (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
US politicsDemocratic strategyRepublican grievance culture
Feb 9, 2026

Is 2026 Turning Into a Blue Wave? (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast

Bill Kristol and Tim Miller analyze recent political shifts, arguing that Democrats are gaining momentum by aggressively challenging MAGA's 'grievance culture' and framing Trump's policies as a betrayal of the working class.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
BREAKING: EXPLOSIVE revelation from Epstein files STUNS ALL
Epstein FilesDepartment of JusticeSex Trafficking
Feb 4, 2026

BREAKING: EXPLOSIVE revelation from Epstein files STUNS ALL

Newly released Epstein files contradict DOJ claims of no co-conspirators, a Texas special election signals a major Republican vulnerability, and a journalist's arrest sparks debate on press freedom and political weaponization.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Epstein BOMBSHELL Reveals DISASTER For Trump
Epstein filesPolitical corruptionDonald Trump
Feb 3, 2026

Epstein BOMBSHELL Reveals DISASTER For Trump

The hosts dissect the latest Epstein file revelations, expose Trump's brazen financial corruption with foreign entities, and analyze the implications of federal overreach in immigration and press freedom, alongside a surprising Democratic special election win in Texas.

Pod Save America
Pod Save America
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 2, 2026
Jeffrey EpsteinJustice DepartmentTransparency
Feb 3, 2026

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 2, 2026

This episode unpacks the political and legal fallout from newly released Epstein files, the limited reopening of the Rafah crossing in Gaza, a former hostage's harrowing account, and the politicization of the Kennedy Center, alongside other critical national and international headlines.

PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
New Epstein Files Star Trump, Musk, Gates, Lutnick + More w/ Brace Belden | MR Live
Epstein FilesPolitical CorruptionElite Networks
Feb 2, 2026

New Epstein Files Star Trump, Musk, Gates, Lutnick + More w/ Brace Belden | MR Live

Newly released Epstein files reveal extensive, non-partisan connections among powerful figures including Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Howard Lutnik, exposing a network of influence and potential blackmail that challenges conventional political narratives.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
FIVE-ALARM FIRE: Trump gets NIGHTMARE news
US ElectionsPolitical AnalysisTexas Politics
Feb 2, 2026

FIVE-ALARM FIRE: Trump gets NIGHTMARE news

A recent special election in Texas, where a Democrat flipped a district Trump won by 17 points, signals a significant and alarming shift for the Republican Party, especially concerning Latino and independent voters.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen