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The midterms of scandal are underway

Both parties have navigated a range of scandals this year — and haven’t found a uniform approach to handling them.

Published August 21, 2026, 8:45 AM

Updated August 21, 2026, 10:31 AM1.8K

Both parties have navigated a range of scandals this year — and haven’t found a uniform approach to handling them.

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The midterms of scandal are underway

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