What makes these midterms so pivotal?

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Key points

• Al Jazeera's Josh Rushing discussions with United States journalists Krystal Ball and Jude Russo concerning why the 2026 congressional midterms matter and what's driving the political conversation.
• Contributors: Krystal Ball – Co-founder and anchor, Breaking Points Jude Russo – Editor, The American Conservative.
• Along the way, they explore the growing divides within both major parties and what voters are looking for from Washington.
• They look at the major matters shaping voters's views, from the economy and foreign policy to immigration, AI and the changing media landscape.

Contributors: Krystal Ball – Co-founder and anchor, Breaking Points Jude Russo – Editor, The American Conservative. Published On 15 Sep 202615 Sep 2026.

Taken together, the developments around what makes these midterms so pivotal? Point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.