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Trump's Deportation Policies Alarm GOP Ahead of Midterms

1/26/2026

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Trump's Deportation Dilemma

U.S. President Donald Trump’s deportation policies worry Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.
A POLITICO poll finds nearly half view the deportation campaign as too aggressive.
GOP strategists warn the stance could alienate swing voters essential to holding a House majority.
Democrats are gaining momentum, with Emerson College showing 48.1% for Democrats and 41.7% for Republicans, while Trump's approval sits at 43.2%.

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Jack Smith Defends Prosecution

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his prosecution of Donald Trump at a House Judiciary Committee hearing, saying the cases were based on evidence, not political motivations.
Smith outlined two federal cases against Trump: handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
He warned that not holding Trump accountable could threaten democracy.
Republican lawmakers focused on procedural issues instead of substance, signaling discomfort with Trump's actions.

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Trump's Deportation Dilemma

U.S. President Donald Trump’s deportation policies worry Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.
A POLITICO poll finds nearly half view the deportation campaign as too aggressive.
GOP strategists warn the stance could alienate swing voters essential to holding a House majority.
Democrats are gaining momentum, with Emerson College showing 48.1% for Democrats and 41.7% for Republicans, while Trump's approval sits at 43.2%.

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