The Washington Post is reporting that Democrats now have easier paths to flipping the Senate, with races to watch as the 2026 midterms approach. It said the goal of keeping Democratic Senate seats and flipping four Republican-held seats once felt like a long shot, but is now feasible.
The Post is also reporting that the White House has expanded a taxpayer-paid advertising campaign boosting President Donald Trump. It said the campaign borrows the president's political rhetoric, while the White House defends the spots as "public service" announcements.
Separately, The Post is reporting that Senate Republicans are making a final legislative push ahead of the midterms. It said that in their last week in Washington before the elections, GOP lawmakers are pressing their party to do more to address the cost of living.
The Post is further reporting that Trump's ideas for aiding U.S. consumers are running into resistance at every turn. It said that from beef to diesel, White House efforts to bring down prices — the top concern among midterm voters — have so far failed to pan out.