From the Politics Desk: Why Republicans are confident that their Senate majority could endure for the next decade

In the newsletter “From the Politics Desk,” the NBC News Politics team covers current events in the White House, Capitol Hill, and the campaign trail. In this edition, Sahil Kapur discusses the challenges Democrats face in regaining control of the Senate due to the GOP’s recent victories. Outgoing National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Steve Daines predicts that the GOP could maintain a majority in the Senate for the rest of the decade. Republicans picked up key seats in red and purple states in the 2024 election, making it difficult for Democrats to make gains in future cycles. Democrats will face tough battles in states like North Carolina and Maine in the upcoming elections. The Democrats’ new coalition relies on high-propensity college-educated and Black voters, which may be advantageous in midterm elections. The article also highlights how Trump’s transition team is turning to Project 2025, which was previously disavowed during the campaign, to fill positions in the administration. The database created by Project 2025 is being used to identify potential hires for the new administration. Additionally, the newsletter covers other top stories, including the latest on Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary and the postponement of Trump’s New York hush money trial. Overall, the newsletter provides insight into the current political landscape and upcoming challenges for both parties.

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