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John Cavanaugh
US House — Nebraska 2nd District
An Omaha state senator is the leading Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd — the district that awards an electoral vote separately and has been the Omaha metro's political identity for a decade.
Nebraska 2 — Open Seat
US House — Nebraska 2nd District
Nebraska's 2nd is the one congressional district that awards electoral votes separately — it went for Biden in 2020, Harris in 2024, and now has no incumbent, making it one of Democrats' best pickup opportunities.
Apr 1, 2026
One Year After Liberation Day, the Tariff Clock Is Still Ticking — Right Into Midterm Season
The Supreme Court struck down Trump's IEEPA tariffs in February. His replacement — a 10% global levy under Section 122 of the Trade Act — expires July 24. That deadline is now a midterm election variable.
Continue reading →Mar 30, 2026
The Iran War Splits Michigan's Democratic Primary Wide Open
El-Sayed's Hasan Piker rallies drew national backlash and a direct rebuke from McMorrow — now the same conflict Sen. Slotkin says is costing Michigan drivers 60 cents a gallon is becoming the race's live wire.
Mar 29, 2026
The NY-17 Primary Is Already a Mess, and Republicans Are Watching
A Democratic candidate's lewd Facebook posts, a new challenger leading in polling, and a fractured primary field — all while Mike Lawler keeps quiet and banks cash.
Mar 28, 2026
Six-Hour Lines at the World's Busiest Airport — and Three Georgia Republicans Have an Answer: Blame Ossoff
With TSA agents going six weeks without pay and Hartsfield-Jackson near gridlock, Georgia's Republican Senate hopefuls found a political opportunity. The problem: their own party is blocking the fix.
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