November 13, 2026
Top Republicans have joined a battle over the populism that the Republican Party has embraced under President Donald Trump following Democrats’ overwhelming midterm victory. The party’s decisive disadvantage on the economy has created an opening for some conservatives, including presumed challengers to Vice President JD Vance for the GOP nomination in 2028, to call for […]

Top Republicans have joined a battle over the populism that the Republican Party has embraced under President Donald Trump following Democrats’ overwhelming midterm victory.

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