Trump wants voters to 'pretend I'm on the ballot.' They shouldBeing dismissive of the top concern among American voters, the economy, is a choice. And President Donald Trump keeps making it. Nov 03 26November 03, 2026Article at usatoday.com
Trump's big 'accomplishment' is ugly for everyone but the rich | OpinionThe political bill due for Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act looks likely to be paid by Republicans in Congress who backed his budget legislation. Nov 02 26November 02, 2026Article at usatoday.com
How Project 2025 became the blueprint for Republicans' failure | OpinionThe damage Republicans inflicted on government through Project 2025 will be long-lasting. Will midterm voters write its epilogue come Election Day? Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at usatoday.com
Independent voters will decide the midterms. Who are they?Independent voters bring to the ballot a serious sense of dissatisfaction that will swing the 2026 midterm elections away from Trump and Republicans. Oct 19 26October 19, 2026Article at usatoday.com
Trump tried to control elections before. He's doing it again | OpinionAcross America, election administrators and law enforcement agencies are planning for smooth midterms, but also preparing for potential disruptions. Oct 18 26October 18, 2026Article at usatoday.com
Do independent voters have too much power in midterms? Tell us. | OpinionIndependent voters want a say in democracy, but reject joining Republicans or Democrats. What do you think about this growing voting bloc? Tell us. Sep 22 26September 22, 2026Article at usatoday.com
Trump could've had this Greenland agreement all along | OpinionGreenland and Denmark sound like they just waited for our petulant president to finish his tantrum about something he could've just asked for. Sep 22 26September 22, 2026Article at usatoday.com
The RNC urges mail-in voting as Trump melts down about it | OpinionWe've reached the stage in 2026 midterm election cycle when Republicans dance the GOP two-step for mail ballots. Sep 17 26September 17, 2026Article at usatoday.com
Trump is learning he can't bully Fed into lower interest rates | OpinionThe Federal Reserve's board will meet on Sept. 15 and 16 to consider what to do about interest rates. Trump has been busy making trade war threats. Sep 15 26September 15, 2026Article at usatoday.com
Trump's own social media chatbot doubts his $5,000 promise | OpinionFor you MAGA fans hoping for a quick $5,000 check for your vote, do you really want to commit a federal crime for a promise Trump isn't going to keep? Sep 10 26September 10, 2026Article at usatoday.com
Trump pushes data center projects as Republicans slink away | OpinionTrump's data center declarations delight Democrats and make Republicans cringe, leaving Vance to try to reassure skeptical voters before the midterms. Sep 04 26September 04, 2026Article at usatoday.com
Supreme Court is only way to end Trump's control of midterms | OpinionThe battle over mail-in ballots is being waged in U.S. courts, including the Supreme Court. I asked three judges if they think Trump will succeed. Sep 02 26September 02, 2026Article at usatoday.com
Flailing GOP needs a boogeyman for midterms. Enter Islamophobia. | OpinionPresident Donald Trump has made anti-Muslim prejudice a major part of his campaigning since he ran for president in 2016. Now we're getting a retread. Aug 27 26August 27, 2026Article at usatoday.com
The GOP midterm convention is for an audience of one. Trump. | OpinionPresident Donald Trump is so deeply unpopular that the RNC convention platform and attention he clearly covets could backfire badly for his party. Aug 26 26August 26, 2026Article at usatoday.com
What democratic socialists are showing us about the midterms | OpinionThe big scary wave of socialism that President Trump wants you to fear is just a small group of politicians appealing to voters with mixed success. Aug 20 26August 20, 2026Article at usatoday.com
Sean Duffy's 'Great American Road Trip' is an even greater grift | OpinionThis corporate grift – a clear financial benefit for Sean Duffy and his wife, is paid for by companies the Department of Transportation regulates. Aug 18 26August 18, 2026Article at usatoday.com
A judge finally put DOJ 'on notice' for Epstein files stalling | OpinionTrump has shown an interesting double-talk as he tries to evade transparency for the Epstein files, and Blanche seems content to delay on his behalf. Aug 14 26August 14, 2026Article at usatoday.com
Republicans will blame everybody but Trump for his actions | OpinionSenate Republicans keep treating Donald Trump as if he has no agency as an American president. Aug 12 26August 12, 2026Article at usatoday.com
Are Democrats having a Tea Party moment? I'm not buying it. | OpinionThe DSA is having a moment, and little more, but this is not what the Tea Party looked like or sounded like during the midterm elections 16 years ago. Aug 10 26August 10, 2026Article at usatoday.com
Trump and Blanche just played Senate Republicans for fools | OpinionAnyone familiar with President Trump's time as a business owner or politician knows he can't be trusted about anything involving money. Aug 04 26August 04, 2026Article at usatoday.com