Politics
Political Backlash and Midterms
Special envoy Steve Witkoff faces criticism for calling Russian President Putin a ‘humanitarian’ after releasing an American. Democrats hold a 10-point advantage over Republicans in the generic ballot ahead of the midterms, according to a new survey.
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The Hill
The Democratic Party is holding a 10-point advantage over Republicans on the generic ballot less than two weeks from the 2026 midterms, according to a new survey. The CNN/SSRS poll found that 49 percent of respondents chose Democrats when asked to choose "which party's candidate would you vote for i
2026-10-21 14:13 UTC
The Hill
Special envoy Steve Witkoff is facing criticism from lawmakers after calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” for releasing an American who has been held in Russia for years. President Trump had made a direct appeal to Putin for the release of Stephen Hubbard, a teacher who was accu
2026-10-21 14:13 UTC