As Democrats weigh their strategy against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Republicans see new life in his MAHA movement—especially in light of waning GOP popularity. Multiple sources, from Politico to The Wall Street Journal, shed light on how both parties are bracing for a 2026 battle.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traded barbells instead of briefings in a workout dubbed “Pete & Bobby.” The two cabinet officials brought their competitive streaks to a fitness battle that momentarily shifted Washington’s focus from policy to push-ups.