What do the 2026 midterm results reveal about where American politics is heading? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Kate Andrews and Carine Hajjar break down Democrats’ historic gains in the House and Senate, Republican Sen. Susan Collins’s defeat in Maine and dramatic Democratic victories in Texas. They discuss the role of tariffs, immigration policy and the cost of living in shaping the results — and look ahead to what the election means for President Donald Trump's Republican Party and the challenges facing Democrats as the 2028 presidential race begins.
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