All articles tagged with #us midterms
Donald Trump’s net approval rating has fallen to a record low of -23, with 60.4% disapproving of his performance. Analysts now project Democrats will likely win control of both the House and Senate in the November 3 midterms, driven by rising petrol prices and inflation linked to the ongoing Iran conflict.
North Carolina becomes the first state to mail absentee ballots for the November midterms, as the Trump administration pushes to revive USPS ballot-restriction rules; legal battles over data-sharing and new ballot-screening standards continue, creating uncertainty about whether changes can take effect before ballots go out.
As the US and Iran exchange attacks, the November midterms shape the response: Washington aims to curb escalation with sanctions and maritime pressure around the Strait of Hormuz while keeping military options on the table. Tehran may calculate that escalating before or after the vote maximizes leverage, even as public opposition to the war and rising energy costs complicate politics. Polls showing waning support for the conflict could influence strategy and the post-election path.
The Michigan Democratic Senate primary remains too close to call, with Abdul El-Sayed clinging to a slim lead over Haley Stevens as ballots continue to be counted. The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in November to succeed retiring Senator Gary Peters. El-Sayed urged party unity and framed his campaign around universal healthcare and anti-corruption, while Stevens pitched pragmatic problem-solving and benefited from substantial outside spending. The tight result underscores Michigan's pivotal role in the Democrats’ 2026 midterm strategy.