Midterm Countdown: Republicans get a glimmer of hope

This story is part of a series of monthly snapshots from the Washington Examiner, titled Midterm Countdown, gauging the state of the 2026 election cycle. Scroll down to the bottom of the story for the latest prediction market odds of who is going to win. Republican optimism about winning the 2026 midterm elections has

Gas prices, oil-company profits and voter frustration are colliding as Trump pressures the energy industry ahead of November.