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How high will the blue wave crest in the race for the House this midterm cycle? Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on DCCC Communications Director Courtney Rice to check in on the House battlefield with two weeks away from Election Day. They discuss the impact of redistricting on the House map, which races the DCCC is watching closely, and which opportunities have come online for Democrats. In thi...

In this bonus episode, National Journal editor in chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook go over the latest in polling data, the dynamics of the midterms with less than a month until Election Day, and what could happen if Democrats regain control of the House or the Senate. Subscribe to  Hotline :  https://hub.nationaljournal.com/hotline-subscribe Sign up...

In this bonus episode, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and House campaigns correspondent Zach Blackburn dissect the latest updates in the race for the House, the impact of redistricting, and which races are likely to flip. Subscribe to  Hotline :  https://hub.nationaljournal.com/hotline-subscribe Sign up for upcoming webinars:  https://www.nationaljournal.com/events/membership

In this bonus episode, Hotline  editor Kirk A. Bado and  Cook Political Report with Amy Walter  founder Charlie Cook discuss where the general-election season stands, each party's likelihood of winning the House and the Senate, and which races will be the most watched. Subscribe to  Hotline :  https://hub.nationaljournal.com/hotline-subscribe Sign up for upcoming webinars:  https://www.nationaljou...

In this bonus episode,  Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado is joined by states and governors correspondent Abby Turner, House campaign correspondent Zach Blackburn, Senate campaign correspondent Nicholas Anastácio, and national political correspondent Erika Filter. They discuss their takeaways from this week's primaries and what political dynamics they're watching for the general election in November. Su...

In this bonus episode,  Hotline  editor Kirk A. Bado and  Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook break down primary results from Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Connecticut and discuss what's next for the Democratic Party. Subscribe to  Hotline :  https://hub.nationaljournal.com/hotline-subscribe Sign up for upcoming webinars:  https://www.nationaljournal.com/events/members...

In this bonus episode, Rep. Greg Murphy joins  National Journal senior Washington correspondent Nancy Vu to discuss the healthcare, tax, and trade provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the reconciliation process, and the work of the House Ways and Means Committee. Subscribe to Hotline: https://hub.nationaljournal.com/hotline-subscribe Sign up for upcoming webinars: https://www.nationaljournal....

Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado talks to House campaigns correspondent Zach Blackburn, Senate campaigns correspondent Nicholas Anastácio, and states and governors correspondent Abby Turner to discuss the big takeaways from the first half of the primary season and look ahead to the remaining races before November. Subscribe to Hotline here: https://hub.nationaljournal.com/hotline-subscribe  

In this bonus episode, National Journal editor in chief Jeff Dufour and  Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the latest updates with oyster farmer Graham Platner's fall from grace, the lessons learned for candidate recruitment, the latest efforts by the Trump administration to control elections and more. Subscribe to Hotline: https://hub.nationaljournal.com/hotline-s...

In June, National Journal editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour hosted a panel discussion, MAHA Movement Up Close: A discussion with the influencers leading the Movement , where MAHA influencers shared how they've created space in the influencer ecosystem and their relationships with policymakers. They discuss how the MAHA and MAGA movements have been aligned and distant, and what could the movement look li...

Hotline  Editor Kirk Bado   joins states and governors correspondent Abby Turner, national correspondent Erika Filter, and Senate races correspondent Nicholas Anastácio to discuss their picks in a 2028 presidential draft and the political figures they believe are best positioned for the next White House race. To subscribe to Hotline for more expert analysis: https://hub.nationaljournal.com/hotline...

In this bonus episode, Hotline  editor Kirk A. Bado is joined by Hotline senior political correspondent James A. Downs, Erin Covey of  The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter , and Jacob Rubashkin of Inside Elections to discuss how the renewed redistricting fights will impact the midterms and beyond. Subscribe to Hotline for more expert analysis: https://hub.nationaljournal.com/hotline-subscribe...

In this bonus episode, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the latest developments in redistricting for Virginia, the Senate battleground, and President Trump's sway over the Republican party. Subscribe to Hotline here: https://hub.nationaljournal.com/hotline-subscribe  

In our new monthly webinar series, "Hotline Live," Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado talks to National Journal editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour about campaigning in the age of alternative media, exploring how podcasters, live streamers, and AI-candidates will dominate 2026. To sign up for Hotline Wake Up Call: https://hub.nationaljournal.com/-hotline-wuc-subscribe To learn more about the MAHA Project: https:...

In our new monthly webinar series, "Hotline Live," Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and Senate correspondent Nicholas Anastácio talk to Natalie Jackson, vice president at CQR and National Journal "Leading Indicators" columnist, about the evolving world of polling and predictions, and how to forecast elections like a pro. To sign up for Hotline Wake Up Call: https://hub.nationaljournal.com/-hotline-wuc-...

In this bonus episode,  Hotline  Editor Kirk A. Bado and  Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the lack of political fallout from Republicans over the war in Iran, who could lead the MAGA movement in the future, the Texas Senate primary results and more trending topics.

In our new monthly webinar series, "Hotline Live,"  Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado talks to senior political correspondent James A. Downs and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter House editor Erin Covey on how the unprecedented wave of mid-cycle redistricting has broader implications for the electoral landscape.

In this bonus episode, Editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour and  Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss Democrats' Senate battleground strategy and Republicans' panic over losing the majority, the latest in national polling, and the latest headlines. 

In our new monthly webinar series, "Hotline Live,"  Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado talks to senior political correspondent James A. Downs, national correspondent Erika Filter, states correspondent Abby Turner, and Senate campaigns correspondent Nicholas Anastácio. In this roundtable discussion, they lay out predictions for another pivotal election year.

As part of the Trump 2.0: From Platform to Policy webinar series last year, National Journal editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour talked to Dean Ball, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation and former Senior Policy Advisor on AI and Emerging Technology at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. They discuss the topic of reshaping federal AI strategy and the Trump administr...

In this bonus episode,  Hotline  Editor Kirk A. Bado and  Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the changing of the guard within the Republican party, the after effects of congressional retirements, and President Trump's sinking approval.

The new Hotline 2026 Midterm Preview special report provides a comprehensive overview of the races, trends, and campaigns that will dominate the road to the midterms. In this webinar, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado is joined by national correspondent Erika Filter, Senate campaign correspondent Nicholas Anastácio, House race correspondent James A. Downs, and states correspondent Abby Turner. They disc...

Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on national political correspondent Erika Filter to discuss President Trump's role or lack thereof on the midterm campaign trail, the political dynamics between Republican candidates and Trump, and the Democratic hopefuls on the campaign trail instead.

With the gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia getting closer to Election Day, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on states correspondent Abby Turner to discuss the campaign trail for Republican and Democratic candidates, which issues have become important to voters, and more on the political dynamics. 

In this bonus episode, Hotline  Editor Kirk A. Bado and  Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the battles on the Senate map, the gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia, and the changing political dynamics this midterm cycle. Read Gary Jacobson's article here: https://www.psqonline.org/article.cfm? IDArticle=20715 Watch the Midterm Election Preview on C-SPA...