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Republicans are expressing growing concerns about the 2026 midterm elections following shifts in recent special elections and unfavorable polling data. Special races in traditionally Republican strongholds like Texas, Mississippi, and Georgia have trended toward Democrats, signaling potential vulnerabilities. Market predictions and surveys indicate Democrats could regain control of both the House and Senate.

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A retired FBI agent addressed concerns about rising political threats at a historic Republican club in New York City. The event focused on personal security amid perceptions of increasing urban dangers. Attendees shared stories of vigilantism and sought advice on navigating crowded streets and mass transit.

The New York Young Republican Club held its 113th annual gala on December 13, 2025, at Cipriani Wall Street, drawing far-right figures including German Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmakers, even as the broader Young Republican movement faced backlash over leaked racist and antisemitic chats. Some promoted elected officials did not appear, and protesters gathered outside, underscoring tensions over extremism within Republican youth politics.

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Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home, and their son has been arrested as a suspect. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social suggesting Reiner’s death stemmed from what he called 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' prompting criticism from some Republicans and tributes from Democrats and Hollywood figures.

Republican lawmakers are advocating for high-deductible health plans paired with government-funded health savings accounts as an alternative to Affordable Care Act subsidies. This approach aims to empower patients but has drawn criticism for leaving many with substantial medical debt. Personal stories highlight the financial burdens faced by those with such coverage.

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Republican Matt Van Epps won Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special election, defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn by roughly nine points and narrowing, but not erasing, the GOP’s prior edge in the solidly conservative district. Republican strategists say the outcome underscores the risks they see for Democrats in nominating candidates they describe as too far to the left in competitive races.