'It's In Play': Dem Ex-Senator Makes Bold 2026 Midterm Prediction

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Will the Senate vote today on government shutdown? They plan to. See shutdown updates

Despite murmurs of a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown, betting odds on Polymarket as of 8 a.m. on Nov. 7 show that 54% think that the shutdown will end Nov. 16 or later. The predicted end date is Nov. 18.

US Senate: Six races to watch in 2026 midterm election

Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture a U.S. Senate majority in the November 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans are defending just two seats seen as competitive by nonpartisan analysts and hold a 53-47 majority.

When will government shutdown end? Latest updates, odds on next Senate vote today to reopen

How much longer will government shutdown 2025 last? See live updates, Polymarket odds on when it will end and the next Senate vote today to reopen

GOP pollster expecting government to reopen by next week

Longtime Republican pollster Frank Luntz on Monday predicted that the government shutdown could soon reach its end. While speaking on Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power” with Joe

James Carville Makes Dramatic 2028 SCOTUS Prediction

James Carville has a new bold prediction about the 2028 election: Democrats will take all three branches of the government. “A Democrat is gonna be elected in 2028,” Carville said during a Friday episode of his podcast Politics War Room.

When will the government shutdown end? Here's what needs to happen.

The Senate is expected to vote on legislation that could potentially end the government shutdown when it reconvenes on Friday, Nov. 7.

Some senators predict the government shutdown, now the longest in history, could end this week

Bipartisan talks between rank-and-file Democrats and Republicans have been picking up, while House Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed a plan to fund the government into January.

Government shutdown drags on as Senate GOP eyes key Friday vote

Senate Democrats appeared emboldened in their shutdown posture Wednesday after a sweep in key races in Tuesday's elections. But the caucus appears split on how to proceed, with some progressives urging Democrats not to cave now on their health care demands, while some moderates engage in talks on a way out.

Over one month into government shutdown and no end in sight – but predictions run rampant

Republicans predict government shutdown will end after Tuesday's election results, but their previous forecasts have repeatedly failed as Democrats refuse to cave on funding.
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