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Trump says U.S. will 'guide' stranded ships through the Strait. And, key Senate races to watch

impact certifying future elections. That is according to a [new analysis, shared exclusively with NPR](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx-s1-5803149/election-denial-2026-candidates) ahead of its release, by States United Action, a nonprofit that seeks to protect elections. - ➡️ **Seven incumbent

Democrats see the stars aligning in Iowa

Republican leaning coalition — [voted heavily for Trump](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/economics/farmers-iowa-struggling-trumps-economy-still-support-him-rcna345613). “[Trump] is not very good for farmers, but farmers have been pretty good to him,” said Tom Miller, a Democrat who served for 40 years

German leader Merz says he ‘would not advise my children to go’ to US

Republican foreign policy adviser who served as ambassador to Germany during Trump’s first term, posted on X: “@\_FriedrichMerz has become the European President of the TDS Society,” referring to so-called Trump derangement syndrome

US talks between Lebanon and Israel end – as it happened

Republicans.” In terms of the impact the conflict could have on America’s long term security, 41% believe the military action will leave US security worse off, compared to 26% who think it will improve

Trump attacks Massie as Republican critic describes ‘desperate’ attempts to oust him from primary

actions [in](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/05/us-house-war-powers-resolution-vote) [Venezuela](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/22/house-war-powers-resolution-trump-military-venezuela) [and](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/21/trump-iran-war-stirs-anger-maga-kentucky) [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/17/trump-us-iran-israel-war). Now he faces a [bruising primary](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/16/kentucky-republican-primary-election-massie-gallrein) against his Trump-endorsed challenger, [Ed Gallrein](https://www.edgallrein.com

Democrats urged to link clean energy to affordability as Iran war hikes up prices

action on the climate crisis. “There’s a timely clash on climate and costs that Democrats can win, as long as we have the nerve to actually show up to the fight,” said Sheldon Whitehouse

‘Where can we find hope?’: your questions about the US supreme court’s voting rights decision answered

Trump [started pressuring](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/26/us-politics-redistricting-trump-maps?referring_host=Reddit&utm_campaign=guardianacct) Republican states to gerrymander their congressional maps to help the party hold onto its slim House majority. Several states have [redrawn those maps](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/nov/02/us-redistrcting-congressional-map?referring_host=Reddit&utm_campaign=guardianacct) since last year

US and Iran inch closer to peace deal as Trump faces criticism from GOP hawks | First Thing

actions. “And so, I’m worried that in November, this is going to cost the party a lot.” ## **Overheated chemical tank in southern California** **may explode, says EPA chief** ![A drone view shows water being

Trump keeps extending the Iran war. Republicans are losing patience.

party chairs, campaign officials and strategists are coalescing around Labor Day as their hard deadline, according to interviews with more than a dozen people. It’s different this time, they say: September is the unofficial

Pakistan scrambles to salvage US-Iran diplomacy as ceasefire faces collapse

Republican Party, called for “a complete reevaluation” of Pakistan’s [mediator role](/news/2026/4/26/us-iran-conflict-whats-the-latest-as-the-islamabad-talks-stall), saying on X that he “would not be shocked” if the CBS report proved accurate. Analysts, however, said the controversy was unlikely

Margaret Thatcher assassination story by Hilary Mantel gets stage premiere in Liverpool

actions of angry and disenfranchised young men, and how people could and should resolve their differences. When Dame Hilary published her original short story in 2014, its title was meant to provoke a reaction, according

Georgia Republicans want Trump's endorsement — before it's too late

party around either Collins or Dooley as they face an uphill battle to defeat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who they [widely acknowledge is a formidable opponent](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/19/georgia-gop-senate-primary-chaos-ossoff-00927372?utm_content=user/politico&utm_source=flipboard). Ossoff

Bernie Sanders backs climate activist in close Michigan congressional primary

party in Michigan’s purple seventh district. “I learned at Sunrise just how important it is who is in office,” Lawrence, a Lansing native, said. The group made headlines in 2018 when it stormed

As voters prioritize cost of living, focus on abortion evolves in midterm elections

party ahead of the midterm elections this fall, as voters consistently [rank cost-of-living concerns as their top issue](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/09/nx-s1-5813787/tracking-the-hot-button-issues-driving-this-years-midterms-politics), raising questions about what an evolving Democratic message on reproductive rights looks

Experts warn Trump ‘inventing fraud’ in California as president ramps up baseless claims

impact director. “Now he’s aiming federal power at California’s locally run vote. This is the same playbook he always reaches for, only this time he has the muscle and federal tools

‘Apartheid in the US’: Arizona’s secretary of state fights Trump’s plot to amass a ‘master list’ of voters

actions to those of his counterpart in North Korea. With personal information on all Americans at his disposal, the president could regulate key aspects of the lives of his opponents, including “shutting off their bank

Data center disputes have been local. But the midterms might change that

impacting their affordability." And people are looking to their elected officials to hold these tech companies at bay. "I really don't understand why they would want to come into a community where they