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US political parties at crossroads as Trump era wanes, Democrats divided

The Republican and Democratic parties are at a political crossroads as the 2026 midterm elections approach, potentially signaling the end of the Donald Trump era. Republicans face questions about their future leadership and coalition following Trump's influence, with figures like JD Vance and Marco Rubio being eyed for 2028 presidential runs. Meanwhile, Democrats are experiencing internal tension between establishment leaders and progressive factions pushing for significant policy and personnel changes. AI

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US political parties at crossroads as Trump era wanes, Democrats divided

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Steve Peoples, The Associated Press ·

    Republicans start weighing life after an 80-year-old lame-duck Trump as progressive Democrats push for ‘transformative change’

    Already, some Republican candidates have begun to distance themselves from him.