As Iran war drags on, midterm forecasts for Republicans get even worse

The GOP was already bracing for a tough election, but with the ceasefire in doubt, gas prices are likely to stay high, and voters’ economic outlook is dismal.

By Hannah Knowles

Democrats build midterm momentum, but Republicans still in driver's seat in Senate majority battle

The non partisan Cook Political Report predicts Democrats could gain one to three Senate seats but says reclaiming the majority is still a tall order for the party.