Trump’s midterm playbook in limbo as endorsements and cash decisions loom

Republicans’ midterm prospects look dim as Trump has not approved a spending plan or endorsed key candidates, leaving campaign committees to guess how to deploy a $300M-plus war chest; while he signals increased engagement and the White House plans more battleground travel, privately lawmakers and donors are frustrated by a lack of urgency and clear strategy, with potential endorsements in Texas, Georgia, and New Hampshire shaping key Senate and House contests as MAGA Inc. weighs spending in waves.