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Vice President J.D. Vance speaks to the media before boarding Air Force Two for Texas, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool Photo via AP)

Vance does not have a chance in 2028

Vice President J.D. Vance knew he had to get out — quickly. So he threw his boss, President Trump, under the bus the day after Republicans lost the House and Senate, rendering them both lame ducks until they leave office.

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a campaign event at the Anton Art Center, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Mount Clemens, Mich. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Abdul El-Sayed’s art of deception

- The Washington Times

Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed made history by becoming the U.S. Senate’s first elected devout Muslim. His youth, charisma and blended progressive-populist message charmed Michigan’s voters.

Congress funding the United States' military and defense spending illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

The next Arsenal of Democracy needs more than Washington

The midterm elections have delivered a divided government and increased uncertainty over defense spending, reconciliation funding and Washington’s ability to quickly signal long-term financial commitments.

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