Politics
Elections and Spending Battles Ahead for Republicans
Republicans are preparing for a high-stakes spending fight in 2027, with Democrats hoping to capitalize on low approval ratings for the president as they target Senate seats in Florida.
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The Hill
A Republican president's approval ratings are stuck in the mid-30s as Americans grapple with an unpopular war with Iran that has raised gas prices above $4 per gallon. In past midterm cycles, that would lay the groundwork for Democrats to feel optimistic about picking up a Senate seat in Florida, e
2026-05-08 10:00 UTC
The Hill
The hard-fought clash over 2026 appropriations may have just ended, but House GOP leaders aren't getting any respite as they plunge into the battle over spending for fiscal 2027 — the last major legislative fight expected before November’s elections. After a bruising 2026 appropriations cycle that
2026-05-08 10:00 UTC