Washington Week with The Atlantic

Trump’s policies put Republicans on the defensive

Season 2026 Episode 41 | 10m 07s

Every state has its own preoccupations this election season, but diesel fuel, gas prices, data centers and corruption seem to be undergirding issues. The panel discusses how Trump’s policies and popularity are affecting the battle for control of Congress.

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