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Edsall: Democrats must broaden appeal as Trump’s standing falls but party ratings lag — Static01.nyt.com

Edsall: Democrats must broaden appeal as Trump’s standing falls but party ratings lag

Thomas B. Edsall argues that Democrats have a rare opening to blunt Trumpism as right‑wing populism staggers and Democrats are favored to retake the House with a long‑shot chance at the Senate, but he warns the party faces deep public distrust. Edsall notes President Trump’s favorability and

Senate draft may shield crypto developers but could lack Democratic backing — Cdn.sanity.io

Senate draft may shield crypto developers but could lack Democratic backing

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee's next market-structure draft is expected to shield developers from liability, insiders have been advised. Those insiders say the draft is likely pro-crypto and would provide protections for developers against certain legal claims. However, the same sources warned the draft may move forward

Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex‑president Yoon over short-lived martial law — Api.time.com

Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex‑president Yoon over short-lived martial law

South Korea’s prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-yeol at the Seoul Central District Court over his short-lived declaration of martial law, Time reported. The special prosecutor made the request during the final hearing, which began Tuesday morning and stretched after midnight into Wednesday. Prosecutors

Democrats push aggressive redistricting as Supreme Court ruling could shift balance — Static01.nyt.com

Democrats push aggressive redistricting as Supreme Court ruling could shift balance

Democrats are mounting an offensive to redraw U.S. House maps in a handful of states, even as a pending Supreme Court decision looms that advocates say could give Republicans a significant advantage. Party operatives hope to pick up multiple seats in Virginia, face resistance in Maryland and see limited

Six major political questions open as 2026 midterm season begins — Static01.nyt.com

Six major political questions open as 2026 midterm season begins

As the 2026 midterm season opens, a string of recent developments — the United States toppling the leader of Venezuela, President Trump saying the U.S. will “run” the country and declaring “We’re in charge,” and Tim Walz, the Democrats’ vice-presidential nominee less than two years ago, bowing out of