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Trump's Midterm Focus Rocks Republicans

Updated 2026-06-04 10:20 UTC 1 source Negative

Republicans are struggling with President Trump’s focus on foreign policy and cost-of-living issues, which has derailed their midterm campaign strategy. White House briefers like CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz have also taken center stage in the political spotlight.

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The Hill
Republicans hoping to keep control of Congress in a tough election year have been thrown off-balance by President Trump’s focus on foreign policy, pet projects, and statements dismissing the importance of the midterms and cost-of-living issues. To be sure, Trump’s team is putting its shoulder into t
2026-06-04 10:00 UTC
The Hill
There’s a new, favorite Beltway game: evaluating the performance of the big figures in the Trump administration who have stepped to the lectern to conduct White House briefings. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, who on Tuesday became the latest person to fill
2026-06-04 10:00 UTC
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