Democrats defied expectations in this year’s midterm elections, maintaining control of the Senate and keeping the GOP from gaining ground in the House. Former U.S. Housing Secretary Julián Castro unpacks the midterm election results with Time magazine’s national political correspondent, Molly Ball. Just how much did issues like abortion, the Jan. 6 insurrection, and the economic crisis shape the results? Also, the two dive into what Congress’ legislative agenda may look like, and whether the GOP will alter its strategy following their midterm meltdown. Plus, Molly recounts being at Trump’s campaign announcement on Tuesday night.

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Check out these resources from today’s episode: 

• Read Molly’s roundup of midterm results, “How Democrats Defied History in the Midterms—And What It Means for 2024”
• Read Molly’s dispatch from Donald Trump’s announcement of a 2024 presidential run, “A Defiant Donald Trump Enters the Arena for Another Fight” 

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