Politics May 15 Watch 8:06 Democrats shift messaging ahead of midterm elections to paint Republicans as too extreme Democrats are crafting a new message as they grapple with how to position themselves in November’s midterm elections, in which rising inflation and gas prices remain the biggest obstacles. President Biden has been testing his new messaging strategy while drawing… By Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz
Politics May 15 Watch 4:50 Why a key Pennsylvania primary race could set the tone for candidates nationwide The race to fill the open Senate seat in Pennsylvania could be an early test of the Democrats' new messaging strategy. It's already one of the most hotly-contested elections this year. Lisa Dejardins reports. By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Tess Conciatori
Politics May 02 Watch 7:39 Trump pushes Republican candidates in the Ohio Senate primary further to the right Former President Trump’s influence in this year’s midterm elections gets its first big test in Tuesday's Ohio Senate Republican primary. As John Yang reports, Trump’s surprise endorsement of a one-time self-proclaimed “never-Trumper” has shaken up the race. By John Yang, Tess Conciatori, Ian Couzens