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Democrats hold an early advantage in midterm elections — Democratic leaders in polls for the 2026 midterm elections reflect current political dynamics.
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Democrats Hold Early Midterms Advantage With Trump Under Fire

House Democrats are kicking off 2026 with the political winds blowing in their favor: advantageous polling, voters underwhelmed with President Donald Trump’s second term and a history of opposition ga...

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January 25, 2026 at 5:02 AM

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It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing

January 23, 2026 at 8:16 PM

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Protests erupt over Minneapolis immigration enforcement action that detained a 5-year-old boy — Democrats slam ICE's hardline enforcement.
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美国移民执法人员扣留5岁男童引发众怒

美国明尼阿波利斯市展开大规模移民执法行动时扣留一个5岁的男童，引发众怒。美国副总统万斯还试图为联邦执法人员的行动辩护。

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January 24, 2026 at 5:09 AM

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The House of Representatives passed a government funding bill, but Democrats opposed funding for ICE.
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House approves final spending bills as Democrats denounce ICE funding

Lawmakers still smarting from last fall’s record 43-day shutdown worked to avoid another funding lapse for a broad swath of the federal government.

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January 23, 2026 at 5:29 AM

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Experts say the Trump administration’s centralization of power and reshaping of institutions has significantly weakened democratic institutions, making many see the importance of the 2026 midterm elections.
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American democracy on the brink a year after Trump’s inauguration, experts say

Scale and speed of president’s moves have stunned observers of authoritarian regimes – is the US in democratic peril?

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January 22, 2026 at 7:51 AM

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Progressive Democratic lawmakers stated that the new funding bill would further strengthen ICE's enforcement powers, and they refused to support the bill, demanding stricter oversight.
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Number of Democrats say they will vote against DHS funding bill amid alarm over ICE tactics – as it happened

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January 21, 2026 at 5:31 AM

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Since Trump returned to the White House, massive protests have erupted across the United States, covering issues such as immigration policy, ICE enforcement, and Israeli aid.
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