Congress

The upcoming battle for control of Congress in November is a central focus, with the Republican Party holding its first midterm convention. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance headlined the event, aiming to rally voters and secure crucial swing votes by promising a "greater than ever before" America and touting his presidency as the "most successful." The campaign season is marked by efforts to energize the base, with Trump promising financial incentives to citizens. Meanwhile, congressional panels are facing scrutiny; a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein has been sued by billionaire Leon Black over a subpoena, with accusations of a "fishing expedition." Additionally, conflicting court rulings on a Missouri map are threatening the integrity of the midterm elections. The political landscape is also influenced by voter trends, such as "Trump-to-Mamdani" voters, and external factors like rising tensions with Iran, which analysts suggest could pressure the Trump administration to de-escalate until after the midterms.