Ohio emerges as a key midterm battleground: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, Henry J. Gomez explores how Ohio, once a perennial presidential swing state, will be at the center of the 2026 midterm map.

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In today’s edition, Henry J. Gomez explores how Ohio, once a perennial presidential swing state, will be at the center of the 2026 midterm map. Plus, Andrea Mitchell digs into the Trump administration’s shifting messaging on the White House ballroom.

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