# Steve Benen

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The Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Vile Scheme to Rig Midterms as Polls Take Brutal Turn

In today’s episode, MS NOW’s Steve Benen makes a strong case that Donald Trump has corrupted the process of awarding disaster aid to states. Trump has been rejecting aid requests from blue states at a lopsided rate. But this week, Trump announced that he’s awarding aid to Democratic-run swing stat‮…

Trump Blurts Out Vile Scheme to Rig Midterms as Polls Take Brutal Turn

In today’s episode, MS NOW’s Steve Benen makes a strong case that Donald Trump has corrupted the process of awarding disaster aid to states. Trump has been rejecting aid requests from blue states at a lopsided rate. But this week, Trump announced that he’s awarding aid to Democratic-run swing stat‮…

“YOLO Republicans” defy Trump on Todd Blanche

August 2, 2026; 10am: Major primary elections are just days away. Vaughn Hillyard gives an update on where those races stand with Rep. Debbie Dingell and Eugene Daniels; Trump says there is another rough framework for an agreement to end the war with Iran. Inzamam Rashid explains what is different‮…

Midterm season heats up ahead of MI primary that could make or break Senate control

August 2, 2026; 12pm: The results of the primary elections in Michigan could make a huge difference in the Democrats’ mission for control of the Senate. Pennsylvania Congresswoman Summer Lee explains why she has thrown her support behind Abdul El-Sayed; Katie Phang and Steve Benen discuss the obst‮…

Trump’s Angry Tirade over Gas Prices Backfires in Humiliating Self-Own

At a rally the other day, Donald Trump handed Democrats the perfect soundbite. “For you to pay a tiny little bit more for your gasoline,” Trump seethed, “just remember” it’s to deprive Iran of a nuclear weapon. He said higher prices are “okay,” and that “I will never apologize.” Trump’s angry snee‮…

The Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry Tirade over Gas Prices Backfires in Humiliating Self-Own

At a rally the other day, Donald Trump handed Democrats the perfect soundbite. “For you to pay a tiny little bit more for your gasoline,” Trump seethed, “just remember” it’s to deprive Iran of a nuclear weapon. He said higher prices are “okay,” and that “I will never apologize.” Trump’s angry snee‮…

Midterms check-in: A closer look at key races ahead of November

August 23, 2026; 12pm: After her stunning primary win for the U.S. Senate, Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon maps out her path to success in November as a member of the Democratic Socialists of America; Alex Tabet takes us live to the Iowa State Fair where rural farmers are speaking out against tarif‮…

Trump’s Boast about Rallies Backfires as Humiliating New GOP Leaks Hit

Earlier this week, Donald Trump made some audacious claims. He insisted at length that his rallies are having a “tremendously positive impact” on Republicans’ chances in the midterms, because it causes their support to “go up.” He also insisted costs are plummeting. But on Wednesday, the new Consu‮…

The Daily Blast: Trump’s Boast about Rallies Backfires as Humiliating New GOP Leaks Hit

Earlier this week, Donald Trump made some audacious claims. He insisted at length that his rallies are having a “tremendously positive impact” on Republicans’ chances in the midterms, because it causes their support to “go up.” He also insisted costs are plummeting. But on Wednesday, the new Consu‮…