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Trump Flexes Grip Over GOP During Primary Night

May 20, 2026Center

President Trump and the candidates he endorsed in the congressional primary had a good night on Tuesday. But, as Tyler Kendall asks, will it be enough to keep control of the House and Senate come November? (Source: Bloomberg)

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