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“Trump’s tariff campaign is another factor driving up consumer costs.”

“…tion was critical to the Democrats’ flipping control of the Senate and his campaign was hard-fought as he encountered a barrage of personal and Islamophobic attacks from Trump, who baselessly described El-Sayed as a member of the Muslim Brotherhood—an…”

“The Democratic victors in the midterm elections included people who have spent their careers treating patients, studying viruses, and solving equations.”

“Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms Elon Musk wasn't on Tuesday's ballot, but he stands to lose a lot from Democrats' sweeping midterm victories in the House and Senate.”

“(AP) — Democrats made sweeping gains in state governments during the midterm elections, taking control of several legislatures and shifting the balance of power across some battleground and historically Republican-leaning states.”

“But after patching up his relationship with Trump, Musk returned to spending on campaigns ahead of the midterms.”

“"Haley Stevens’ disappointing decision to endorse Mike Rogers, a Trump ally who would join Republican efforts to sell out working families, is a betrayal of the values of the Democratic Party,"”

“President Donald Trumpclosed out the final weekend of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in two states he had handily won in the past.”

“A Democratic congresswoman in Michigan has endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers over her party's nominee Abdul El-Sayed, triggering a political storm within the party just before the US midterm elections.”

“Trump made his closing argument for the midterm elections in a speech today at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.”

“The speech, which comes as voters struggle with high fuel prices on the back of Trump’s war on Iran, was described by one UK commentator as “one of the most bizarre midterm-eve presidential appearances ever”.”

“Trump detailed the work on the site, along with his efforts to beautify the rest of Washington.”

“The massive blow to Trump's effort comes two days before the November 3 midterm elections.”

“Both Ms Peltola's campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) have denied participating in such efforts.”

“Peltola's comments, just days before the high-stakes midterm elections, come after a New York Times report Wednesday that her campaign and senior aides at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee played a role in recruiting Dan J.”

“US President Donald Trump stepped round up his midterm campaign efforts on Sunday, holding rallies in Iowa and Kansas, while divisions emerged among Democrats in Michigan, threatening to undermine their effort to retake the Senate.”

“Trump says he’ll respect US midterm results if elections are ‘honest’ US President Donald Trump is set to rally in Iowa and Kansas, two Republican-leaning states he previously won, in a bid to maintain Republican control of the United States Senate.”

“Trump heads to Iowa, Kansas for rallies before midterms WASHINGTON/ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov 1 - President Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail on Sunday with rallies in Iowa and Kansas, Republican-leaning Farm Belt states where his party is fighting to…”

“Iran has called the US response to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz “unconvincing” as US President Donald Trump confirmed launching strikes on an Iranian island near the strategic waterway.”

“More moderate members of the Trump administration will be eager to resolve the war urgently, with rising inflation and record-high gas prices affecting ordinary Americans and deepening Trump’s unpopularity ahead of the midterm elections.”

“President Donald Trump, who has been occupied for several days on last-ditch efforts to drum up voters for Tuesday's election, had previously said the US wouldn't launch new strikes on Iran before the midterms.”

“Trump's political enemies and said they are "proud" to represent Democratic campaigns and progressive groups that fight back against his administration.”

“US midterm campaign enters final weekend as Alaska, California ballot fights heat up AI generated WASHINGTON/ANCHORAGE – President Donald Trump’s administration pressed a criminal investigation into Alaska’s pivotal US Senate race and said on Oct 31 it would…”

“Attorney Michael Heyman told reporters in Anchorage that the investigation has been ongoing for several months, but recent revelations from The New York Times that Peltola's campaign appeared to be involved in recruiting retired teacher Dan J.”

“The ruling comes days before the midterm elections, which will determine which political party controls the US Congress for the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency.”

“According to Judge Thompson, “high-ranking DOJ and DHS officials have engaged in a campaign to intimidate, threaten, and coerce state and local officials and employees who are engaged in administering the ongoing midterm 2026 election.””

“WASHINGTON — President Trump’s Justice Department is warning election officials in all 50 states to preserve voting records or face possible jail time.”

“Less than 24 hours after suffering historic party losses in the US midterm elections, Donald Trump gathered reporters and network TV cameras at the White House to congratulate his team.”

“Vance publicly broke from President Donald Trump's defence of the Iran war on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) after the Republican Party's deep losses in the midterm elections, attempting to distance himself from voters' clear rebuke of the President as the Vice…”

“US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that rising petrol prices linked to the war in Iran played a role in his Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections.”

“After following Trump’s command to redraw congressional districts to give the GOP a legally dubious competitive boost in midterms this year, Republicans could end up losing in newly drawn districts they were expecting to win.”

“Cooper's flipping of a GOP-controlled seat in the crucial southeastern battleground state boosts his party as Democrats aim to recapture the Senate majority in the midterm elections.”

“Michael Whatley, the Republican candidate running for Senate in North Carolina, lost his race spectacularly Former NC Governor Roy Cooper speaks at Sugar Creek Brewing during his 'Make Stuff Cost Less' tour US voters cast their ballots at a polling station in…”

“That is how long it took the US Supreme Court's justices to shut down President Donald Trump's attempt to intervene in California's ballot count on the eve of Tuesday's midterm elections.”

“Trump administration ramps up midterm battles, asks Supreme Court to intervene in California case Immigrants' rights group, data analysts say government's California list is riddled with errors U.S.”

“US President Donald Trump's Justice Department has stepped into election disputes ahead of Tuesday's US midterm elections, breaking with decades of practice aimed at keeping federal law enforcement agencies from appearing to favour a political party or…”

“President Donald Trump's administration has pledged $15 billion to agricultural producers in the final weeks before the midterm elections.”

“Trump pledges $15B for farmers struggling with costs ahead of midterm elections By Associated Press Published Nov. 1, 2026, 1:58 p.m.”

“(AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in the last few weeks of the midterm elections, initiatives intended to help offset higher costs for diesel and fertilizer that farmers have endured…”

“With a settlement between Tehran and Washington seemingly out of reach, President Trump has hinted he could launch “another little Operation Epic Fury” after Tuesday’s midterm elections.”

“The redoubled diplomatic push comes ahead of the Nov 3 US midterm elections, where dissatisfaction over the war and higher fuel prices are weighing on US President Donald Trump’s Republicans.”

“The renewed diplomatic push comes despite US President Donald Trump threatening to renew strikes on Iran after this week's midterm elections.”

“Will Donald Trump decide to resume a large-scale war against Iran after the US midterm elections?”

“Netanyahu is pressing Trump to attack Iran after US midterm elections, officials say Netanyahu is working with senior US figures to persuade Trump to launch a quick but extensive air campaign in Iran, an official said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…”

“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for another wave of strikes on Iran after Tuesday's (November 3, 2026) midterm elections in the United States, according to two regional officials and a third person familiar with the matter.”

“The FBI taskforce had raised concerns in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election that Russia could have engaged in another disinformation operation to assist Donald Trump’s campaign by bolstering claims about Hunter Biden’s laptop.”

“The judge noted that the investigation began a day after President Donald Trump delivered a televised speech revisiting his grievances over the 2020 election.”

“The prosecution also reflected long-standing complaints from Trump and his Republican allies, who contend that the FBI attempted to suppress details during the 2020 presidential campaign that might harm the Biden family.”

“The Trump administration is facing renewed criticism over inflammatory social media posts after ratcheting up its anti-immigrant rhetoric and fraud accusations leading up to the midterms.”

“Only days before the midterm election, the posts coincide with the government’s sweeping campaign to show its aggressive immigration enforcement and highlight efforts to crack down on fraud to save taxpayers money when rising healthcare costs and other…”

“Only days before the midterm elections, the posts coincide with the government’s sweeping campaign to show its aggressive immigration enforcement, and highlight efforts to crack down on fraud to save taxpayers money when rising healthcare costs and other…”

“US President Donald Trump has cancelled his planned weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas, opting instead to hold phone rallies to support Republican candidates in nearly 20 states ahead of the midterm elections.”

“Sam also explains why corruption is emerging as a major issue for voters, the growing signs of waning enthusiasm at Trump rallies, and the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the midterm elections before votes are even counted.”

“Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans to phone in to other midterm campaign events JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, Oct 29 - US President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled planned weekend campaign stops in Kansas and Iowa, and his allies said he would instead…”

“Until the midterms, only 3 Black governors were ever elected in U.S.”

“A wave of firsts ran alongside the Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms, carrying members of groups long kept largely at the margins into high office across the United States.”

“That money was restricted from election activities, though Anthropic employees separately donated another $5 million to support campaign efforts.”

““This is an issue that people are not voting on — nobody’s closing on data centers,” said one longtime Republican strategist who worked on Trump’s 2024 campaign.”

“Melania Trump stayed off the campaign trail throughout the midterms, focusing instead on her own initiatives supporting women and children.”

“Ukraine has resumed its attacks on Russian oil refineries in defiance of pressure from Donald Trump ahead of the US midterm elections, with a ceasefire in the occupied town of Oleshky due to end late on Sunday.”

“A campaign marked by personal attacks The campaign had turned strikingly ugly in its closing weeks, with Trump and other prominent Republicans invoking Islamophobic stereotypes to portray El-Sayed as a threat to American security.”

“…ave buffeted Republicans this cycle, including affordability issues, President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada launched in the thick of the midterms, and the Iran war, despite his attempts to distance himself and the administration from the latter…”

“Trump’s DOJ sends monitors overwhelmingly to Democratic areas, expands Alaska probe AI generated WASHINGTON - The US Justice Department deployed officials on Nov 3 across the country to monitor midterm voting in predominantly Democratic jurisdictions while…”

“Trump’s DOJ sends election monitors overwhelmingly to Democratic areas AI generated WASHINGTON - The US Justice Department deployed officials on Nov 3 across the country to monitor midterm voting in predominately Democratic jurisdictions while widening a…”

“With the stakes so high in the midterms, which could see the Democrats seize control of the House of Representatives and possibly even the Senate, he added: “There are people I know that have sent their postal ballot back by private courier, Federal Express…”

“With the stakes so high in the midterms, which could see the Democrats seize control of the House of Representatives and possibly even the Senate, he added: “There are people I know that have sent their postal ballot back by private courier, Federal Express…”

“Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer explained that his midterm campaign efforts add to his resume, but that his fundraising abilities and his role as finance chair of the Republican National Committee will also be an important advantage that Vance…”

“Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer explained that his midterm campaign efforts add to his resume, but that his fundraising abilities and his role as finance chair of the Republican National Committee will also be an important advantage that Vance…”

“A federal judge on Sunday dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to delay certification of Alaska’s Senate election amid the "Decoy Dan" controversy, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid two days before the midterm elections.”

“The massive blow to Trump's effort comes two days before the November 3 midterm elections.”

“Donald Trump is waging a brazen effort to interfere with voting in this year’s midterm elections, escalating concerns that the federal government will try to slow down certification of election results – a strategy that could create chaos when the new…”

“President Donald Trump and Republicans are engaging in an all-out effort to challenge the results of next week’s midterm elections, in a desperate campaign to cling to power for the next two years – spreading unfounded fears of noncitizen voting, selectively…”

“Pusztai said Trump’s main focus is now the midterms, making it “very unlikely that he will order another large-scale attack on Iran before the elections”.”

“President Donald Trump was briefed by top military officials on options for Iran, as administration officials gave Arab Gulf states a heads-up that attacks would resume after the midterm elections, according to a report.”

“Twelve days before the midterm elections, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and former Montana Senator Jon Tester traveled down to Alabama to campaign in one of the country’s most unexpected battleground districts.”

“Twelve days before the midterm elections, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and former Montana Senator Jon Tester traveled down to Alabama to campaign in one of the country’s most unexpected battleground districts.”

“The party's ranged from suburban areas in the Northeastern United States to areas of South Texas that were once viewed as increasingly GOP-friendly.The were also shaken up by last year's nationwide , with Texas Republicans shifting several districts rightward…”

“After Democrats’ stunning blowout in the United States midterm elections, five Republican election deniers have come up short in their races to become governor in top battleground states.”

“Affordability and corporate greed Democrats could find common ground with Trump on efforts to lower healthcare costs, particularly prescription drug prices, Emanuel said.”

““Across the country, so-called moderate candidates ran on ending forever wars,” he added, pointing out that Democrats went after the GOP for voting down congressional attempts to stop President Donald Trump’s unpopular military actions — efforts that the…”

“Reynolds, who is known for a family court television show and serving in the Biden administration, campaigned as a judge who would stand up to Trump while following the law in running state elections.”

“The New York Times dropped a bombshell report days before the election alleging Peltola’s campaign was involved in efforts to recruit the candidate.”

“He's quietly been building up support and goodwill within the House GOP and spent much of the midterm season campaigning for various Republican candidates across the country.”

“Trump says Iran partly influenced midterm results Trump acknowledged that Iran played a part in the Republican losses, but did not indicate that he regretted the military campaign.”

“Susie Lee (D-NV) defeated Republican challenger Marty O’Donnell on Tuesday, holding onto Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District after a competitive race in a Las Vegas-area seat that backed President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.”

“Voters in more than three dozen states weighed 145 ballot questions on Tuesday, delivering a double dose of disapproval to President Donald Trump’s redistricting efforts.”

“On the campaign trail, Collins repeatedly distanced herself from several Trump policies, including the war in Iran, the trade war with Canada and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

“Villegas’s opposition to ICE in a district that is 70 percent Latino or Hispanic marked the sharpest point of contrast with Valadao, who defended the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant campaign and famously uttered “It is what it is” on the debate stage…”

“President Donald Trump made a last-minute push to save Marshall's campaign, traveling to Salina, Kansas, on Sunday, just two days before Election Day.”

“Combined, these groups are expected to have spent a record $US11.6 billion ($16.5 billion) to influence these elections, which will determine whether the Democrats can neuter the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency.”

“Collins called for the expansion of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations, curbing inflation through various federal efforts, expanding Health Savings Accounts, and protecting Second Amendment rights.”

“The companies’ establishment of war rooms recalls Meta’s creation of one for the 2018 midterm elections following the furor over a Russian interference campaign on Facebook during the 2016 presidential election.”

“Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has been campaigning furiously in the final stretch of this midterm election cycle, visiting states across the union to boost a range of candidates who hope that the charismatic congresswoman’s considerable name I.D. will…”

“Yet, whatever the outcome of these midterm elections, Trump’s assault on America will not cease.”

“Barak said the entire government-formation process risked being disrupted by the results of Tuesday’s midterm elections in the US, which could weaken Israel’s foremost ally, President Donald Trump, or be overtaken entirely by renewed war with Iran.”

“…as one of the most closely watched constituencies in the US midterm elections, with their choices potentially influencing the outcome of key races in Texas and offering a broader indication of how US president Donald Trump’s 2024 gains among Hispanic voters…”

“Trump said Sunday at a rally in Iowa ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.”

“As the midterms arrives, Indian-Americans find themselves in familiar territory: between a rock and a hard place, staring into the abyss of political irrelevance.”

“The video, showing rows of missiles stored inside the labyrinth-like facility, has surfaced amid fears Donald Trump will launch a major bombing campaign against Tehran.”

“Take Daily Mail's quiz and find out President Donald Trump has spent months campaigning for Republicans, and despite his best efforts, most voters believe he's hurting his own party's chances, according to the final Daily Mail/Ipsos poll.”

“Changes she’d hoped Trump could push through before the midterms, such as compelling states to turn over confidential voter information to the Justice Department, have been blocked by the courts.”

“House of Representatives in November's midterm elections.”

“DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa voters will choose their next governor in Tuesday’s midterm elections, deciding between Democrat Rob Sand and Republican Zach Lahn in a race that could end conservative dominance across state government.”

“In the final stretch of the midterm campaign, Trump has continued to make unsubstantiated claims that the country’s elections can be manipulated, falsely asserting that there is widespread fraud.”

“President Trump’s approval rating with Hispanics cratered since the start of his second term – and a sizable share of Latinos who voted for him in 2024 now plan to vote against Republican candidates in the midterm elections.”

“While it is still possible that in-person voter suppression will occur—for instance, by sending ICE to the polls to intimidate voters—election denial and suppression efforts have not panned out as Trump and his allies hoped.”

“In the run-up to the midterm elections, Trump has made a late dash across the country, flanked on the campaign trail by a curious collection of sports stars.”

“He's not a particularly good campaigner.' Paxton's campaign has been plagued by missteps, including two leaked recordings in which the AG was heard criticizing Donald Trump and complaining about DC taking over his campaign.”

“Trump has been forced to hold campaign rallies in what should be safe Republican states.”

“During the campaign, Trump said he expected a deal with Iran soon after the midterm elections.”

“The concerns follow a series of unprecedented moves by Trump’s administration to increase federal control over elections, including demands for unredacted voter rolls, efforts to restrict mail-in voting and investigations targeting people suspected of voting…”

“Trump removed 50 percent tariffs on some Canadian goods, including certain machinery and packaging products, on October 30, ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.”

“Trump’s comments come as Democrats on the House Oversight Committee reportedly gear up to target Musk over his multi-million-dollar campaign contributions and government cost-cutting efforts, if the party takes control of Congress in Tuesday’s election.”

“The president held the final rally of his nationwide, 28-stop midterm campaign yesterday in Salina, Kansas as he sought to shore up Republican support and preserve the party's congressional majorities.”

“Rafael Warnock of Georgia are on the ballot this year, but both have been all over the campaign trail, stumping for candidates across the country ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.”

“As Americans head to the polls on Tuesday, voting experts are watching to see how the Trump administration’s unprecedented efforts to assert more federal control over elections will play out.”

“…Democrats hoping to reclaim control of the House in Tuesday's midterm elections, Smith says that he now supports impeaching Trump and is inclined to also back proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, making him one of the most senior Democrats to…”

“TOP STORIES Sources expect Canada-U.S. trade talks to restart Formal trade talks are expected to resume shortly between Canada and the United States after what Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling a “good conversation” with President Donald Trump.”

“With one day to go before the United States midterm elections, campaigning has reached a fever pitch with Democratic and Republican leaders pulling out all the stops to mobilise voters.”

“Frustration with President Donald Trump is permeating the midterm electoral landscape, with independent respondents more than three times as likely to say their vote is mainly against the president, and 28 percent saying they are voting for “change”.”

“Senate after Tuesday's midterm elections could come down to Michigan, where a close and has been playing out between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.The test for Rogers, 63, is whether a Republican can win in the shadow of inflation, war…”

“But on the same day, Carney also indicated Trump’s new diesel supply agreement with Russia undermines Canada’s efforts to end the war in Europe.”

“And this week on Face the Nation: It's down to the wire when it comes to the midterms.”

“Trump campaigned in the state as he seeks to shore up support for down-ballot Republicans ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.”

“Mr Trump repeated his call for the prosecution of Mary Peltola, the Democratic senate candidate in Alaska, after the New York Times reported that her campaign had sought to confuse voters by recruiting another candidate with the same name as her Republican…”

“According to Susan Glasser, "I think you would see efforts to restrain the Defense Department from spending more money, for example on Trump's war with Iran.”

“Early voting has surged in the 2026 United States midterm elections with more than 50 million Americans casting their ballots as of Sunday, according to an analysis by the University of Florida.”

“The Turning Point USA influencer Savanah Hernandez – a Trump supporter known for creating videos that target immigrants – had posted a photo of Sethi’s campaign banner with the caption: “Welcome to politics in Texas.””

“Crucially, the state isn’t a battleground: West Virginians voted for President Donald Trump by a whopping 42-point margin in 2024, second only to Wyoming, and Republicans hold more than nine in 10 seats in the state legislature.”

“In addition to complaints over officials’ appearances at campaign rallies, others have similarly alleged that Trump officials used their official titles in efforts to influence the midterms through social media and television network appearances.”

“Ideas expressed in the piece - The article presents Arizona’s 6th Congressional District race as a proxy for the national midterm referendum on President Trump.”

“The scale of these public appeals, despite having started under Biden, has exploded under the second Trump term, but these moves were arguably preceded by Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to bring the Mossad’s operations much more into the public sphere.”

“With two days to the United States midterm elections, Democratic and Republican leaders are making last-ditch efforts to woo voters, with the cost-of-living crisis, exacerbated by the US-Israel war on Iran, becoming one of the key talking points.”

“He has criticised President Donald Trump’s policies as “utterly destructive”, described him as a “lame duck”, and said Democrats would prevail in the 2026 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential election.”

“Wong declined to comment on the imminent US midterm elections and how the government would navigate the looming post-Trump era, other than to say Australia worked with the US regardless of its political make-up.”

“Local election officials at the United States's crucial midterm elections are preparing to confront armed federal agents if they are deployed to polling booths by the Trump administration.”

“Recent polling is likely motivating efforts to ding the El-Sayed campaign.”

“Formerly heading up strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Sylvia was removed after he reportedly leaked classified information about the war in Iran as well as the war between Russia and Ukraine – and just as President Donald Trump…”

“Then, in the 2018 midterms, after Trump's first election, Democrats campaigned against his efforts to roll the Affordable Care Act back.”

“Even here, the impacts of Donald Trump’s efforts to remake the US government in his image can be felt.”

“… and early voting has already outpaced the rate of the 2022 midterm elections Changes to Trump’s campaign schedule this weekend followed a brief cancelation of rallies in Kansas and Iowa, though and the president will now rally in those states on Sunday after…”

“My colleague Hilary Beaumont has the full story here: Donald Trump is tele-rallying from Mar-a-Lago with just three days to go before the midterm elections.”

“…ogan, a partner at the Impact Research polling firm, has this advice to candidates in the closing days of the midterm campaign: “Regardless of party, to make inroads with these voters, Social Security and Medicare should definitely be part of their…”

“Overall, a semblance of party unity has taken hold with the midterm elections looming.”

“WASHINGTON: Muslim Americans are seeking a greater voice in US politics in the November 3 midterm elections, with candidates contesting congressional, state legislative and local offices across the country.”

“The rallies had been cancelled on Thursday, with the White House saying Trump would instead take part in nearly 20 telephone campaign events.”

“As the US midterm elections get closer, Donald Trump's polling numbers keep diving further underwater.”

“In today’s edition, we have the latest midterm campaign trail updates from our reporters in the field.”

“Republicans have tried to argue that it isn’t really “a war,” and Trump has said that a renewal of a major bombing campaign will only occur after the election, an effort to keep Iran from being front and center during voting.”

“We hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween weekend. 🎃👻 And don’t forget to turn your clocks back this Sunday as daylight saving time comes to an end. ⏰ - 🗳️⚡⛽ There are just four days left until the midterm elections and we will be keeping tabs on several…”

“Both men are making a deceptively simple argument in some of the staunchly staunch red-as-hell, Republican territory in America, one that might transcend the conventional wisdom about national campaigns and the millions poured into competing campaign war…”

“Former President Barack Obama has been on the campaign trail trying to rally multiple Democrats to political victory in the midterm elections on Nov. 3.”

“As the races come down to the wire, Trump's campaign schedule has been tumultuous with cancelations and rescheduling.”

“President Trump has been campaigning for at-risk Republicans, but he has abruptly switched to virtual rallies. - 🎧 Trump's tour to boost voter turnout has focused largely on competitive Republican-leaning states, NPR's Saige Miller tells Up First.”

“Since returning to office, Trump has undertaken a sweeping effort to exert control over and cast doubt on U.S. elections, and the administration has intensified its efforts as the midterms draw closer.”

“His district, which voted for President Trump by 11 points in 2024, is now seen as a toss-up.”

“Both parties are sizing up their prospects Committees for both national parties are picking their races to promote, with Democrats trying to seize on the anti-incumbent mood and low popularity of President Trump.”

“Ukraine's military has reportedly paused its strikes on Russian oil refineries until after the US midterms, following weeks of pressure from Donald Trump.”

“In 2026, the Grand Old Party and its Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, are offering the “Contrast for America,” summarized simply (and in all-caps) as “THE 2026 MIDTERMS ARE A CONTRAST FOR AMERICA BETWEEN COMMON SENSE AND CRAZY.””

“President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hand out candy as they welcome children during the 'Halloween at the White House' event on October 29, 2026 in Washington The president attended a campaign rally in South Carolina just hours before the event…”