Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images President Donald Trump is forcing Democrats to rethink their 2026 midterm strategy, pushing their focus deep into traditionally red states where GOP loyalty has long seemed untouchable. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Monday unveiled the first dozen candidates in its “Red to Blue” program, a high-stakes effort to flip Republican-held districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. The list blends long-standing targets, including Representatives Juan Ciscomani of Arizona, Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa, and Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, with newer faces such as Andy Ogles of Tennessee and Chuck Edwards of North Carolina. Read more at The Daily Beast.