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Midterms and Politics: Diverse Developments

Updated 2026-08-23 18:10 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) declined to seek a possible endorsement from the Democratic Socialists of America, while House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed hope that the Iran conflict ends before November's midterms.

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The Hill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Sunday did not shoot down a possible endorsement from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), but the Democratic lawmaker added that he “certainly isn’t seeking it.” “I'm not going to sort of look into all these endorsements. I'm not going to reject an endorsemen
2026-08-23 17:25 UTC
Al Jazeera
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Trump ally, admits it 'would be helpful' if conflict ends before elections in November.
2026-08-23 17:53 UTC
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