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Democrats Gain Midterm Edge, Trump Pauses Project Freedom

Updated 2026-05-06 11:45 UTC 1 source Neutral

An NPR poll shows Democrats are outperforming Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the upcoming midterms. Meanwhile, President Trump announced a pause on 'Project Freedom' due to progress toward an Iran agreement.

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Democrats gain midterm edge, NPR poll shows. And, U.S. pauses 'Project Freedom'

Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR's latest poll. And Trump says "Project Freedom" is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.

2026-05-06 11:32 UTC