US midterms

Campaigns, polling and control of Congress ahead of the US midterm elections.

• Politics chat: Zelenskyy on Trump, Democrats bring in the money for midterms

  NPR

  From Russia to AI to Iran, President Trump has taken political stances that put him at odds with much of the electorate.

• How Trump’s justice department is testing separation of powers before the US midterms

  The Guardian

  From the attorney general stumping for Republican candidates to federal agents raiding the home of a Democratic congresswoman up for re-election, the department is violating long-standing norms Donald Trump’s justice department has aggressively inserted itself into the midterm elections in the contest’s final weeks, shattering the department’s longstanding practice of political neutrality and leaving little doubt about the department’s willingness to help should the president attempt to subvert

• Could Republicans prove the pollsters wrong in the midterms?

  Financial Times

  Party insiders say past elections show predictions of a Democratic wave in Congress are overstated

• Will Rural Voters Sit Out the Midterms?

  The New York Times

  Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent, travels to a cattle auction in Calhan, Colo., to see if economic anxieties are affecting the loyalty of rural voters to the Republican Party.

• ‘No Kings’ protests spread across the US ahead of midterm elections

  Al Jazeera

  Thousands rallied across the US against President Donald Trump in ‘No Kings’ demonstrations.

• Trump faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dim

  The Korea Herald

  US President Donald Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering midterm strategy, questioning campaign spending, faulting redistricting and second-guessing candidate choices as Republicans fight to retain control of Congress, said three people familiar with internal discussions. Trump is not ‌on the Nov. 3 ballot but repeatedly tells supporters to pretend that he is, hoping to mobilize voters who might otherwise skip the election. He has embarked on a frenetic campaign

• Democrats take edge on mail-in ballots in key midterm races

  New York Post

  Democrats are once again availing themselves of early voting and mail ballots to build up a pre-election edge, which Republicans will try to beat back through Election Day voting.

• In Midterm Campaign’s Final Stretch, Trump Can’t Stop Praising Men’s Bodies

  The New York Times

  As he stumps for midterm candidates, the president has been especially eager to talk about the physical appearance of some men.

• Sunday shows preview: Trump-Zelensky feud escalates; Controversies hit White House before midterms

  The Hill

  President Trump’s new executive order on Friday evening sparked a new wave of bipartisan backlash to his administration’s recent easing of Russian sanctions. The order halted the implementation of new penalties on Russia set to go into effect under a sweeping legislative package signed into law by the president last month. It followed Trump’s controversial...

• Photos: No Kings rallies in US urge midterm voters to cast ballots early

  Al Jazeera

  Thousands gathered at events throughout the country on Saturday, building on two years of No Kings marches.

• White House chaos overshadows Trump’s midterms push

  Financial Times

  Sacking of Katie Zacharia is latest in a week of embarrassing administration mis-steps

• Musk has spent $276 million on midterms to help Republicans retain control of Congress

  The Hindu

  Elon Musk’s largesse, makes the world’s richest person likely the single-biggest political donor in this year’s races, according to campaign finance records

• Trump promises major investment if GOP wins midterms

  New York Post

  President Trump hits the road again Saturday in just his latest trip to rally supporters in Republican-leaning territory – this time with a trip to Kentucky, where he hopes to shore up a suddenly competitive House race and secure two other seats that have given him political heartburn.

• Trump Revives 2020 Election Conspiracy Theories as Midterms Loom

  The New York Times

  Voting rights advocates fear the Trump administration may use the federal government to cast doubt on the election, discourage participation or try to delegitimize results.

• From ‘Third Reich’ to ‘not that informed’: Senate debates deliver fireworks before midterms

  Fox News

  Candidates in Michigan, Georgia, South Carolina and Maine delivered personal accusations and unexpected admissions during debates that have led up to their elections.

• Trump says U.S. will not resume military strikes on Iran before Nov. 3 midterm elections

  The Hindu

  The U.S. and Iran signed a short-lived interim agreement in June, intended to establish a 60-day ceasefire and framework for a permanent peace deal

• Trump administration threatens California officials if noncitizens vote in midterms

  The Guardian

  Justice department warns election officials of prosecution if they ‘knowingly tabulate ballots’ cast by noncitizens The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month’s midterm elections, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation and potential prosecution. The letter on Friday from senior justice department officials and obtained first by the Ass

• Trump stands by Susie Wiles as knives come out at White House before midterms

  New York Post

  President Trump sought to put to rest two days of speculation that he might replace White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, saying Friday there is "zero chance" of her firing and that Wiles is "going to be here for a long time."

• Midterm Campaigns Accelerate With Key Events and Trends in Focus

  Bloomberg

  Candidates are holding rallies headlined by political celebrities, and money is pouring in at record levels.

• Blowback Against Data Centers Becomes Top 2026 Midterm Election Issue

  Bloomberg

  Candidates on both sides of the aisle are rushing to keep up with the swelling public opposition to data centers, which has mushroomed into a top midterm campaign issue. Bloomberg Television's Tyler Kendall reports on the pushback, which has implications for the buildout of the backbone of artificial intelligence. (Source: Bloomberg)

• How Iran messaging highlights cost of war ahead of US midterm elections

  Al Jazeera

  Through statements in English, Iranian officials are emphasising gas prices and issues with the US economy.

• U.S. midterms — Donald Trump’s test, India’s stakes

  The Hindu

  The midterm elections will test the U.S. President’s leadership, congressional control and the future of India relations

• Energy Could Cost Trump the Midterms

  Bloomberg

  Trump pledged to slash energy costs by half during his first year back; a ridiculous objective made more so by his own actions. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Liam Denning explains how soaring fuel prices pose a big hurdle for the GOP in the upcoming midterms. (Source: Bloomberg)

• Are dark days ahead for Republicans after the midterm elections?

  The Hill

  President Donald Trump faces potential backlash from Republican voters during the midterms, which could lead to increased Congressional scrutiny from Democrats if they win control of the House and Senate.