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Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, David M. Drucker, Michael Warren, and Charles Hilu offer a heavily reported look at what’s going on in the parties’ struggle for political power, from the campaign trail to the White House.
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In Michigan, Republicans Sense Opportunity as Biden Faces Challenges
Plus: Republican voters in Pennsylvania turn out in numbers for Nikki Haley.
Ukraine Aid Vote Ramps Up Tension Within the GOP
Mike Johnson could yet face a challenge to his speakership.
House Democrats Help Mike Johnson Tee Up Ukraine Aid for a Vote
Plus: What to watch for as arguments in Trump’s Manhattan trial begin.
Joe Biden Faces Backlash From Arab American Voters
Plus: The president is in danger of being left off the ballot in two states in November.
House Speaker Mike Johnson Gets Political Cover From Donald Trump
Plus: Don’t expect the former president to face backlash from pro-life leaders for his turn on abortion.
When a ‘Pro-Life’ Republican Defends His State’s Abortion Rights
Plus: Will Washington state Republicans again choose a MAGA diehard as they try to retake a congressional seat?
Arizona’s Bombshell Abortion Ruling
Plus: Donald Trump is driving Republicans’ new course on abortion.
No Unity Ticket for No Labels
How a troubled process turned off would-be nominees for the third-party effort.
The Michigan GOP’s Online Wars Could Last Through Election Day
Plus: A look at Biden’s standing with Catholic voters.
Dems Zero-In on Abortion in Michigan’s Senate Battle
The Biden campaign begins outreach to ‘Haley Republicans.’
Is the Trump Campaign Bilking the RNC Into Paying His Legal Fees?
Plus: A look at the GoFundMe set up to cover Trump’s legal costs.
Cold Cash Comfort for Democrats in 2024
Plus: Will two unpopular presidential candidates dampen voter turnout?
A Fight for Two Different GOPs in Ohio’s Senate Primary
Plus: Why Democrats are boosting the Trump-backed Bernie Moreno.