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Political Rivalry and Midterms

Updated 2026-05-14 14:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) defended President Trump's comment about not focusing on Americans' finances, while Republicans are making gains in redistricting ahead of the midterms. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed international relations with China.

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The Hill
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said the U.S. and China agree that the Strait of Hormuz should not be "militarized," as Iran has kept the waterway closed despite a ceasefire in its war with the U.S. and Israel. Rubio, who traveled with President Trump for his high-stakes meeting with his
2026-05-14 14:14 UTC
The Hill
Republicans are on a winning streak in the redistricting wars, but will that be enough to offset expected Democratic gains in the midterms? What to make of a new poll showing Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) as front-runners in the 2028 presidential election?
2026-05-14 14:17 UTC
The Hill
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Wednesday defended President Trump's comment that he is not focused on the financial situations of Americans while negotiating with the Iranian government.  “He said something that got clipped ... saying, 'I’m not thinking about [the] American people financially,’ but
2026-05-14 14:25 UTC
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