Politics
Midterm election dynamics and generational divides
Republicans are facing a reality check as they try to maintain their House majority, with voters expressing frustration. Meanwhile, a new poll shows that Generation Z is more supportive of the billionaire tax than other age groups, indicating potential shifts in political dynamics.
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The Hill
Republicans are heading into the final stretch of the midterm race recognizing a blunt message: Voters are frustrated, and acknowledging those frustrations might be key to keeping them in the GOP column. Republicans have been increasingly framing the election as a choice between “common sense” versu
2026-09-18 10:00 UTC
The Hill
More than two-thirds of Generation Z thinks wealthy Americans should pay up. A new CBS/YouGov poll released Sunday found that 69 percent of respondents under 30 favor candidates who support raising taxes on wealthy Americans. That’s a higher rate than among millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers, th
2026-09-18 10:00 UTC
The Hill
The Trump administration is showing no signs of backing away from its crackdown on international college students as partisan division over support for Palestine heats up ahead of the midterm elections. Pro-Palestinian students targeted for immigration enforcement by the administration are on a ro
2026-09-18 10:00 UTC