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US Politics

The Great Congressional Exodus: A Democracy in Crisis

An unprecedented exodus of U.S. House members has created a record number of open seats in the midterm election cycle, with more than 10% of incumbents planning to leave. This mass departure represents a deeply troubling erosion of institutional stability and threatens the continuity of democratic governance at a critical juncture.

US Politics

The Perilous Gamble: Trump's Gerrymandering and the 2026 Midterms

President Donald Trump's attempt to gerrymander congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is viewed by political analyst Amy Walter as unlikely to prevent a Democratic takeover of the House, a move that starkly exposes the fragility of democratic institutions when partisan ambitions override fair representation.