Elon Musk has emerged as one of the biggest losers of the U.S. midterm elections, despite not being on the ballot. The billionaire spent nearly 500 million dollars backing Republican candidates and supporting efforts to keep Texas under Republican control.


Musk's money fails to save Republicans

<p>Following the announcement of the US midterm election results, Hollywood has been abuzz with reactions. Since Tuesday night, several actors, musicians and television personalities have taken to social media to share their thoughts. As Democrats secured major victories and gained control of both chambers of Congress, celebrities who had earlier urged Americans to vote also welcomed the outcome.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Among the most vocal reactions came from late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel, who dedicated his opening monologue to the election results.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterm-elections-three-black-women-to-serve-together-in-senate-for-first-time-who-are-they-1793799263123"><strong>US midterm elections: Three black women to serve together in senate for first time – Who are they?</strong></a></p><h2>Jimmy Kimmel takes a dig at Donald Trump</h2><p>Reacting to the results, he said, "After all the talk about Nicki Minaj’s ass, Jon Husted’s ass…the only ass on Trump’s mind tonight is the one that just got handed to him.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kimmel further added, “What we do know for sure is that Democrats have officially taken the House. Thanks to President Trump. Blob Vila flipped another House! The blue wave made landfall, and now the Red Wedding begins.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jimmy Kimmel: &quot;After all of the talk about Nicki Minaj's ass, John Husted's ass. The only ass on Trump's mind tonight is the one that got handed to him.&quot; https://t.co/e3gzF6oDdI</p>&mdash; LateNighter (@latenightercom) <a href="https://x.com/latenightercom/status/2117845035832217888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Other celebrities' reactions to Democratic wins</h2><p>Several Hollywood personalities took to social media to share their excitement as the election results unfolded.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterms-2026-elon-musk-spent-a-record-sum-backing-republicans-democrats-still-won-house-senate-and-texas-and-he-s-in-danger-1793787587010"><strong>Elon Musk, the biggest Midterms loser? Nearly $500 million failed to buy wins</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reacting to the results in Texas, Singer and actor Mandy Moore wrote, “Texas, this keeps getting better and better…” She also praised politician and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams, calling her “a hero” who “opened the door for tonight.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Actor John Leguizamo shared an extended video expressing his happiness over the Democratic victories.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Veteran actor Henry Winkler, best known for playing Fonzie in Happy Days, shared his reaction on X. Responding to a post asking users how they were feeling about the election developments, Winkler wrote, “Dreams do come true.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/habibi-there-s-a-delicious-irony-what-the-word-abdul-el-sayed-used-on-jd-vance-actually-means-us-midterms-2026-1793789771271"><strong>'Vance, Habibi': Abdul El-Sayed cheeky dig at JD goes viral. What does it mean?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Actor Wendell Pierce also celebrated the outcome, highlighting the historic representation achieved by several candidates from marginalised communities.</p><h2>Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Rodrigo, and more had urged Americans to vote</h2><p>Before the election results came in, several celebrities had used their public platforms to encourage voter participation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bruce Springsteen said, “Our vote is our voice,” while urging election officials to ensure that every vote was counted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-voters-rejected-hatred-sexism-privileges-of-elites-in-midterm-elections-says-spain-pm-sanchez-1793788862861"><strong>US voters rejected ‘hatred, sexism &amp; privileges of elites’: Spain PM Sanchez</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Olivia Rodrigo also actively supported Democratic candidates. During her Unraveled Tour stop in Columbus, Ohio, she wore a T-shirt supporting gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton. On Election Day, the singer shared a montage encouraging people to cast their votes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Other celebrities, including Pedro Pascal, Dave Bautista, Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson and Willie Nelson, had also encouraged their followers to participate in the elections.</p>

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Several Hollywood celebrities have reacted to the US midterm election results. Jimmy Kimmel, Mandy Moore and John Leguizamo celebrated the Democrats' victories against President Donald Trump and his party.

Following the announcement of the US midterm election results, Hollywood has been abuzz with reactions. Since Tuesday night, several actors, musicians and television personalities have taken to social media to share their thoughts. As Democrats secured major victories and gained control of both chambers of Congress, celebrities who had earlier urged Americans to vote also welcomed the outcome. Among the most vocal reactions came from late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel, who dedicated his opening monologue to the election results. Also Read: US midterm elections: Three black women to serve together in senate for first time – Who are they? Jimmy Kimmel takes a dig at Donald Trump Reacting to the results, he said, "After all the talk about Nicki Minaj’s ass, Jon Husted’s ass…the only ass on Trump’s mind tonight is the one that just got handed to him.” Kimmel further added, “What we do know for sure is that Democrats have officially taken the House. Thanks to President Trump. Blob Vila flipped another House! The blue wave made landfall, and now the Red Wedding begins.”

<p>Several Hollywood celebrities have reacted to the US midterm election results. Jimmy Kimmel, Mandy Moore and John Leguizamo celebrated the Democrats' victories against President Donald Trump and his party.</p>

US midterm elections: Jimmy Kimmel, Mandy Moore, and more celebrate Democratic wins

<p>President Donald Trump once again said that he is ready "to veto Democratic legislation if necessary, and he welcomes the moniker 'Mr Veto,' on election night. "I have the ultimate power — it's called 'veto,'" he said in an interview with CBS News. He made the statement when asked about the prospect of a Democratic-controlled Congress next year. He said he is fine with this approach if the Democrats win a majority in the House or Senate. However, in another interview with The New York Times, Trump said that he is "absolutely willing to accept those results,” referring to a win for the Democrats.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Poll results are now strongly favouring a win for the Dems, who appear set to take control of the House. Earlier, CBS News' and other polls also suggested that the Republicans will lose control of the House. Despite this, Trump sounded confident of achieving his agenda in the remaining two years irrespective of the final results. He said that because of the recent Supreme Court decisions, his administration has expansive executive powers inside the federal government even if Congress tries to block him.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-race-democrats-take-early-lead-with-102-seats-republicans-at-58-majority-mark-218-1793761113639"><strong>Democrats take commanding lead with 154 seats, Republicans trail at 96; majority mark 218</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump was referring to the Trump v. Slaughter Supreme Court decision that allowed him to fire Rebecca Slaughter, a member of the Federal Trade Commission. He pointed out that the 6-to-3 decision hands him sweeping control over many federal agencies, boards and commissions, which are immune from who holds majorities in the House and Senate.</p><h2><strong>Trump changed tune after seeing Dems ahead in race</strong></h2><p>Meanwhile, in the NYT interview, he sang a different tune. "We’ll work with the Democrats, and we’ll, you know, look forward to working with them. We’ll probably work something out," he said. His softening stance came as Democrats appear on track to take control of the House and the Senate. He spoke to the NYT shortly before 10:30 pm on Tuesday while watching the results from the White House. Trump blamed Republican losses on his not being on the ballot.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Senator Darline Graham, late Senator Lindsey Graham's sister, lost to Democrat Annie Andrews, who pulled off an upset in South Carolina by beating the incumbent. Notably, Trump won the state by nearly 18 points just two years ago. He recommended Graham to Republican Gov. Henry McMaster to take over the position after her brother, longtime Senator Lindsey Graham, died. “I’m just looking at these results as I’m talking. I see that Darline lost. Wow, that’s amazing. How do you think Lindsey would have done if he ran?”</p><h2><strong>Trump turns back to veto</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Later, on Truth Social, he posted a red cap with the word “VETO” written on it, clearly displaying his frustration with the situation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Donald Trump made two contrasting statements on election night. In an interview, he said he has the ultimate power and can veto Democratic legislation if they win. As the night progressed, he had muted down and said in another interview that he is ready to work with the Democrats.

President Donald Trump once again said that he is ready "to veto Democratic legislation if necessary, and he welcomes the moniker 'Mr Veto,' on election night. "I have the ultimate power — it's called 'veto,'" he said in an interview with CBS News. He made the statement when asked about the prospect of a Democratic-controlled Congress next year. He said he is fine with this approach if the Democrats win a majority in the House or Senate. However, in another interview with The New York Times, Trump said that he is "absolutely willing to accept those results,” referring to a win for the Democrats. Poll results are now strongly favouring a win for the Dems, who appear set to take control of the House. Earlier, CBS News' and other polls also suggested that the Republicans will lose control of the House. Despite this, Trump sounded confident of achieving his agenda in the remaining two years irrespective of the final results. He said that because of the recent Supreme Court decisions, his administration has expansive executive powers inside the federal government even if Congress tries to block him. Also Read: Democrats take commanding lead with 154 seats, Republicans trail at 96; majority mark 218 Trump was referring to the Trump v. Slaughter Supreme Court decision that allowed him to fire Rebecca Slaughter, a member of the Federal Trade Commission. He pointed out that the 6-to-3 decision hands him sweeping control over many federal agencies, boards and commissions, which are immune from who holds majorities in the House and Senate. Trump changed tune after seeing Dems ahead in race Meanwhile, in the NYT interview, he sang a different tune. "We’ll work with the Democrats, and we’ll, you know, look forward to working with them. We’ll probably work something out," he said. His softening stance came as Democrats appear on track to take control of the House and the Senate. He spoke to the NYT shortly before 10:30 pm on Tuesday while watching the results from the White House. Trump blamed Republican losses on his not being on the ballot. Senator Darline Graham, late Senator Lindsey Graham's sister, lost to Democrat Annie Andrews, who pulled off an upset in South Carolina by beating the incumbent. Notably, Trump won the state by nearly 18 points just two years ago. He recommended Graham to Republican Gov. Henry McMaster to take over the position after her brother, longtime Senator Lindsey Graham, died. “I’m just looking at these results as I’m talking. I see that Darline lost. Wow, that’s amazing. How do you think Lindsey would have done if he ran?” Trump turns back to veto Later, on Truth Social, he posted a red cap with the word “VETO” written on it, clearly displaying his frustration with the situation.

<p>Donald Trump made two contrasting statements on election night. In an interview, he said he has the ultimate power and can veto Democratic legislation if they win. As the night progressed, he had muted down and said in another interview that he is ready to work with the Democrats.</p>

2 interviews, 2 contrasting remarks: From 'Mr Veto' to 'willing to accept results', Trump mellowed over election night

With voting in the U.S. underway, President Donald Trump had already set the stage for a potential defeat in the midterms. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump rambled about the reflecting pool in his last speech before midterms. He lowered the Republicans expectations by saying that sitting presidents rarely win midterm elections, adding that his party had made a “very strong shot”. Taking a potshot at the president, Democrat and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton predicted and I quote, "If we are successful in winning both the House and the Senate, which I hope we will be, then I think he’s going to get even more out of control because I think he’s going to feel cornered. I think he’s going to feel angry."   


Will Trump with a minority be out of control?

Indian-Americans are drawing attention in key US elections, with candidates contesting high-profile gubernatorial and House races across the country. Their campaigns are putting the spotlight on the growing presence of the Indian-American community in American politics. From state-level leadership contests to congressional battles, these races are being closely watched as voters head to the polls in the 2026 US midterm elections.

The spotlight is on candidates including Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, who is running for governor of Ohio, and House Democrats Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, Ami Bera and Suhas Subramanyam, who are seeking re-election. Other Indian-American contenders include Amish Shah in Arizona and Pia Dandiya in Florida. At least 57 Indian-American candidates are reported to be contesting offices across the US in these midterms.

Indian-Americans in key gubernatorial, House races across US

The 2026 US midterm elections are underway, with voters deciding the future balance of power in Washington. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 Senate seats are being contested, while 36 states are holding gubernatorial elections. With Republicans currently controlling both chambers of Congress, Democrats are looking to make gains and reshape the political landscape. The results will serve as a major test of President Donald Trump's second-term agenda and determine how much influence his administration will have during the next two years. 


US midterm elections: Battle for congressional chambers begins in high-stakes midterms

<p>The 2026 midterm election which is set to take place across the United States in a few hours from now is going to be a crucial political test for President Donald Trump and both major parties (Democrats and Republicans). With control of Congress at stake, the results could have far-reaching implications for Washington and the remainder of Trump's presidency.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, news agency the Associated Press is gearing up to announce the US election winners, as it has done since several years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Why does AP calls US election winners?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But why does AP calls US election winners needs a bit of explanation. For people who are new to US elections, AP has declared winners in US elections since 1848, when it reported the victory of Whig candidate Zachary Taylor over Democrat Lewis Cass. That's because the Founding Fathers did not set up a single federal election authority that collected and announced nationwide results.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Elections were administered separately by states and local jurisdictions during that time and newspapers depended on information arriving from different parts of the country.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So, national news organisation could collect, consolidate and distribute results much more efficiently which is why AP gradually became a trusted central source for election information.</p><p>So every US election night, The Associated Press counts the the total votes polled by tallying millions of ballots and determining which candidates have won their races.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, the news agency does not officially decide who wins an election. It reports and declares, as a news organisation, when the available evidence establishes who has won. It is the government authority that makes the final announcement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

AP has declared winners in US elections since 1848, when it reported the victory of Whig candidate Zachary Taylor over Democrat Lewis Cass. 

The 2026 midterm election which is set to take place across the United States in a few hours from now is going to be a crucial political test for President Donald Trump and both major parties (Democrats and Republicans). With control of Congress at stake, the results could have far-reaching implications for Washington and the remainder of Trump's presidency. Meanwhile, news agency the Associated Press is gearing up to announce the US election winners, as it has done since several years. Why does AP calls US election winners? But why does AP calls US election winners needs a bit of explanation. For people who are new to US elections, AP has declared winners in US elections since 1848, when it reported the victory of Whig candidate Zachary Taylor over Democrat Lewis Cass. That's because the Founding Fathers did not set up a single federal election authority that collected and announced nationwide results. Elections were administered separately by states and local jurisdictions during that time and newspapers depended on information arriving from different parts of the country. So, national news organisation could collect, consolidate and distribute results much more efficiently which is why AP gradually became a trusted central source for election information. So every US election night, The Associated Press counts the the total votes polled by tallying millions of ballots and determining which candidates have won their races. However, the news agency does not officially decide who wins an election. It reports and declares, as a news organisation, when the available evidence establishes who has won. It is the government authority that makes the final announcement.

<p>AP has declared winners in US elections since 1848, when it reported the victory of Whig candidate Zachary Taylor over Democrat Lewis Cass.&nbsp;</p>

Why AP calls US elections: When and how the tradition was established

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing hard US President Donald Trump to immediately attack Iran after the Tuesday (Nov 3) midterm elections. However, Trump does not seem very keen and wants negotiations to take place, reported Axios Sunday, citing an Israeli and a US source.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Saturday both the leaders spoke over the phone about the state of US negotiations with Iran and how quickly to return to combat, said the source.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the Israeli source called the talk "tough," the US source said it was "direct."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump confirmed the conversation and described the talks as "very good", according to the Associated Press. He acknowledged discussing Iran but refused to say anything about what was discussed between the two leaders.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump is reportedly pursuing diplomatic efforts to restart negotiations with Tehran but he is also preparing for a possible resumption of major military operations after the midterm elections.</p><p>The US President during a Halloween event at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Saturday said that there is no urgent rush to resume immediate strikes and that negotiations with Iran were "going fine".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"They wanna make a deal, and we will see if they make a deal," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, he did mention that United States still needed to "take care" of one or two Iranian nuclear sites like the Pickaxe Mountain, which the US military can do it in "10 minutes".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>US Approaches Iran</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>US Vice President JD Vance sent a letter last week to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, seeking to restart negotiations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rezaei on Saturday acknowledged that he had received the letter and read it but did not respond.</p><p>"I read the letter. I haven't yet responded. Their tone has completely changed," Rezaei said in a broadcast on state media.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Trump  acknowledged discussing Iran with Netanyahu but refused to say anything about what was discussed between the two leaders.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing hard US President Donald Trump to immediately attack Iran after the Tuesday (Nov 3) midterm elections. However, Trump does not seem very keen and wants negotiations to take place, reported Axios Sunday, citing an Israeli and a US source. On Saturday both the leaders spoke over the phone about the state of US negotiations with Iran and how quickly to return to combat, said the source. While the Israeli source called the talk "tough," the US source said it was "direct." Trump confirmed the conversation and described the talks as "very good", according to the Associated Press. He acknowledged discussing Iran but refused to say anything about what was discussed between the two leaders. Trump is reportedly pursuing diplomatic efforts to restart negotiations with Tehran but he is also preparing for a possible resumption of major military operations after the midterm elections. The US President during a Halloween event at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Saturday said that there is no urgent rush to resume immediate strikes and that negotiations with Iran were "going fine". "They wanna make a deal, and we will see if they make a deal," he said. However, he did mention that United States still needed to "take care" of one or two Iranian nuclear sites like the Pickaxe Mountain, which the US military can do it in "10 minutes". US Approaches Iran US Vice President JD Vance sent a letter last week to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, seeking to restart negotiations. Rezaei on Saturday acknowledged that he had received the letter and read it but did not respond. "I read the letter. I haven't yet responded. Their tone has completely changed," Rezaei said in a broadcast on state media.

<p>Trump &nbsp;acknowledged discussing Iran with Netanyahu but refused to say anything about what was discussed between the two leaders.</p>

Netanyahu pushing Trump hard to attack Iran immediately after midterm elections: Report

<p>The fight for control of the US Senate is expected to come down to a handful of closely contested states, but the battle may be decided at the county level. With the US midterm elections 2026 scheduled for November 3, Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina are emerging as the biggest battlegrounds for both parties.</p><p>Democrats need a net gain of four seats to secure a Senate majority. Winning all three states will be crucial to that effort. Losing even one would force the party to make further gains in states such as Maine, Ohio, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas.</p><p>An analysis of presidential election results from 2016, 2020 and 2024 identifies 19 counties where neither party has established a consistent advantage. These counties, where presidential candidates won by five percentage points or fewer, could offer an indication of how the Senate races unfold.</p><h2><strong>Georgia: Atlanta suburbs and rural counties in focus</strong></h2><p>Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff faces Republican Representative Mike Collins in a race that Republicans have been targeting since Ossoff’s narrow victory in the January 2021 runoff.</p><p>Fayette County, south of Atlanta, reflects the changing political landscape. Once a reliable Republican county, it has become increasingly competitive as the Atlanta suburbs attract younger, college-educated and more diverse residents. Kamala Harris secured 48 per cent of the vote in 2024, the strongest Democratic presidential showing there since Jimmy Carter in 1976.</p><p>The picture is different in eastern Georgia. Jefferson, Warren, Washington, Burke and Terrell counties have traditionally supported Democrats, partly because of their large Black populations. However, growing Republican support among rural white voters has narrowed Democratic margins.</p><p>Jefferson, which backed Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, narrowly shifted to Donald Trump in 2024. Baldwin County is another closely watched area. It swung from Republican David Perdue in the 2020 general election to Ossoff in the subsequent runoff.</p><h2><strong>Michigan: Republicans make gains in traditional Democratic territory</strong></h2><p>Michigan presents another difficult contest for Democrats, with Senator Gary Peters not seeking re-election. Former Republican congressman Mike Rogers is preparing for another Senate race after narrowly losing to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in 2024.</p><p>Genesee County, home to Flint, remains Democratic but is becoming more competitive. Harris won 51 per cent of its presidential vote in 2024, while Trump secured 47 per cent, his strongest Republican showing there since 1984.</p><p>Muskegon County has also become a battleground. After voting Democratic in every presidential election from 1992 to 2020, it backed Trump by just over one percentage point in 2024.</p><p>Kent County tells a different story. Once strongly Republican, it has moved towards Democrats as its population and college-educated electorate have grown. Biden and Harris each won 52 per cent there in 2020 and 2024.</p><h2><strong>North Carolina: Cooper’s path to victory</strong></h2><p>North Carolina offers Democrats one of their strongest opportunities to flip a Republican-held Senate seat. Former governor Roy Cooper is challenging former Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley for the seat being vacated by Senator Thom Tillis.</p><p>New Hanover County has become increasingly competitive as Wilmington attracts younger professionals and university graduates. Trump won it in 2016, but Biden and Harris narrowly carried it in the following two elections.</p><p>Nash County, Cooper’s birthplace, has repeatedly reflected the state’s close political divisions. Trump won it in 2016 and 2024, while Biden prevailed in 2020, each by roughly one percentage point.</p><p>Pasquotank, Scotland and Anson counties are also worth watching. Their historically Democratic electorates have become more competitive, with Republicans making gains in recent elections.</p><h2><strong>Trump’s political legacy hangs over the races</strong></h2><p>Across all three states, the changing voting patterns reflect a broader political realignment during Trump’s political rise. Republicans have gained ground among rural voters and those without college degrees, while Democrats have made inroads in growing suburban areas.</p><p>Whether these changes last beyond Trump’s political influence remains uncertain. For now, the results in these 19 counties could provide an important indication of which party emerges with control of the Senate after November 3.</p>

Nineteen swing counties across Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina could prove decisive in the November 3 US midterm elections 2026, as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of the Senate.

The fight for control of the US Senate is expected to come down to a handful of closely contested states, but the battle may be decided at the county level. With the US midterm elections 2026 scheduled for November 3, Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina are emerging as the biggest battlegrounds for both parties. Democrats need a net gain of four seats to secure a Senate majority. Winning all three states will be crucial to that effort. Losing even one would force the party to make further gains in states such as Maine, Ohio, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas. An analysis of presidential election results from 2016, 2020 and 2024 identifies 19 counties where neither party has established a consistent advantage. These counties, where presidential candidates won by five percentage points or fewer, could offer an indication of how the Senate races unfold. Georgia: Atlanta suburbs and rural counties in focus Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff faces Republican Representative Mike Collins in a race that Republicans have been targeting since Ossoff’s narrow victory in the January 2021 runoff. Fayette County, south of Atlanta, reflects the changing political landscape. Once a reliable Republican county, it has become increasingly competitive as the Atlanta suburbs attract younger, college-educated and more diverse residents. Kamala Harris secured 48 per cent of the vote in 2024, the strongest Democratic presidential showing there since Jimmy Carter in 1976. The picture is different in eastern Georgia. Jefferson, Warren, Washington, Burke and Terrell counties have traditionally supported Democrats, partly because of their large Black populations. However, growing Republican support among rural white voters has narrowed Democratic margins. Jefferson, which backed Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, narrowly shifted to Donald Trump in 2024. Baldwin County is another closely watched area. It swung from Republican David Perdue in the 2020 general election to Ossoff in the subsequent runoff. Michigan: Republicans make gains in traditional Democratic territory Michigan presents another difficult contest for Democrats, with Senator Gary Peters not seeking re-election. Former Republican congressman Mike Rogers is preparing for another Senate race after narrowly losing to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in 2024. Genesee County, home to Flint, remains Democratic but is becoming more competitive. Harris won 51 per cent of its presidential vote in 2024, while Trump secured 47 per cent, his strongest Republican showing there since 1984. Muskegon County has also become a battleground. After voting Democratic in every presidential election from 1992 to 2020, it backed Trump by just over one percentage point in 2024. Kent County tells a different story. Once strongly Republican, it has moved towards Democrats as its population and college-educated electorate have grown. Biden and Harris each won 52 per cent there in 2020 and 2024. North Carolina: Cooper’s path to victory North Carolina offers Democrats one of their strongest opportunities to flip a Republican-held Senate seat. Former governor Roy Cooper is challenging former Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley for the seat being vacated by Senator Thom Tillis. New Hanover County has become increasingly competitive as Wilmington attracts younger professionals and university graduates. Trump won it in 2016, but Biden and Harris narrowly carried it in the following two elections. Nash County, Cooper’s birthplace, has repeatedly reflected the state’s close political divisions. Trump won it in 2016 and 2024, while Biden prevailed in 2020, each by roughly one percentage point. Pasquotank, Scotland and Anson counties are also worth watching. Their historically Democratic electorates have become more competitive, with Republicans making gains in recent elections. Trump’s political legacy hangs over the races Across all three states, the changing voting patterns reflect a broader political realignment during Trump’s political rise. Republicans have gained ground among rural voters and those without college degrees, while Democrats have made inroads in growing suburban areas. Whether these changes last beyond Trump’s political influence remains uncertain. For now, the results in these 19 counties could provide an important indication of which party emerges with control of the Senate after November 3.

<p>Nineteen swing counties across Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina could prove decisive in the November 3 US midterm elections 2026, as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of the Senate.</p>

US midterm elections 2026: THESE battleground counties could decide Trump’s Senate fate

<p>Just 3 days ahead of the US midterm, the two biggest prediction markets agree on the looming blue wave. Kalshi shows Democrats at 94% for the House and 72% for the Senate, and Polymarket shows about 93-94% and 68-69%. Kalshi's American Power Index reads Leaning Democratic +7.4, a sharp reversal from Leaning Republican +7.6 in early January. A Democratic sweep is priced near 70%. A Republican sweep sits at about 6%, and a Republican House with a Democratic Senate at about 1%. If Republicans manage a House hold, it would almost certainly arrive together with a Senate hold.</p><h2>What Republicans need in the Senate?</h2><p>&nbsp;Republicans hold 53 seats, and Democrats need a net gain of four. A net gain of three leaves a 50-50 split, which Vice President JD Vance breaks for the GOP. So Republicans can lose no more than three seats on net. The markets favour Democrats in North Carolina, Maine and Alaska. If those three fall, Republicans would have to hold every other contested seat: Ohio, Texas, Iowa and Kansas.&nbsp;</p><p>Texas is the hardest of those to hold, with Kalshi giving Democrat James Talarico 70% over Republican Ken Paxton's 30%. GOP is now focusing on the gain of the Hispanic voter base in 2024 to offset the loss. Republicans will hope Trump's campaign blitz will allow them to gain the lost ground. Trump has conducted around 26 in-person rallies and 6 phone ins in the last 30 days to boost voter turnout in favour of Reds. Trump's yesterday's move of cancellation of rallies and the last-minute reversal reflect the tension in Red heartland of Iowa and Kansas.&nbsp;</p><p>Alternatively, they would have to flip a Democratic seat such as Michigan to offset a loss. Trump would be looking to consolidate the working-class, white voters who have been the main voter base of the GOP in 2024 by projecting Democrats as overly radical. At least one Democrat held seat in Michigan is hinting at a flip, as Trump and Nicki Minaj tried to sway the voters earlier this week. Republicans need polls and markets to be wrong for Democrats across nearly every tight race, from Texas, Kansas and Iowa to the suburban House seats.</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-india-pledge-end-naxalism-maoism-patel-1793458633809"><strong>PM Modi says India has fulfilled pledge to end Naxalism and Maoism</strong></a></p><h2>What Republicans need in the House?</h2><p>Republicans will need nothing short of a miracle to reverse the prediction in the House. Cook's October 30, 2026, map has shifted even further in favour of a potential Democratic "Blue Wave". GOP needs 218 seats, and they hold a 218-214 edge today. Cook's latest ratings favour Democrats in 222 seats, among them 186 Solid, 18 Likely, and 18 Lean Democratic entries. By that count, Republicans would need to win all 18 toss-ups and also take at least 5 seats Cook currently rates as Democratic-favoured. Redistricting was projected to net Republicans four to five seats, and they would still need a repeat of 2020, when they won eight of the nine closest races.&nbsp;</p><p>The miracle could come if Trump surprisingly secures a deal with Iran just ahead of the election that opens the Hormuz and projects the US as winners. Speaker Mike Johnson has said he expects Republicans to defy history. Nearly every forecaster and trader disagrees. According to reports, a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran is being actively negotiated just days before the election, though a finalised deal has not yet been reached.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Kalshi and Polymarket favour Democrats in both chambers ahead of the US midterms, with Republicans facing a steep challenge to retain Congress.

Just 3 days ahead of the US midterm, the two biggest prediction markets agree on the looming blue wave. Kalshi shows Democrats at 94% for the House and 72% for the Senate, and Polymarket shows about 93-94% and 68-69%. Kalshi's American Power Index reads Leaning Democratic +7.4, a sharp reversal from Leaning Republican +7.6 in early January. A Democratic sweep is priced near 70%. A Republican sweep sits at about 6%, and a Republican House with a Democratic Senate at about 1%. If Republicans manage a House hold, it would almost certainly arrive together with a Senate hold. What Republicans need in the Senate? Republicans hold 53 seats, and Democrats need a net gain of four. A net gain of three leaves a 50-50 split, which Vice President JD Vance breaks for the GOP. So Republicans can lose no more than three seats on net. The markets favour Democrats in North Carolina, Maine and Alaska. If those three fall, Republicans would have to hold every other contested seat: Ohio, Texas, Iowa and Kansas. Texas is the hardest of those to hold, with Kalshi giving Democrat James Talarico 70% over Republican Ken Paxton's 30%. GOP is now focusing on the gain of the Hispanic voter base in 2024 to offset the loss. Republicans will hope Trump's campaign blitz will allow them to gain the lost ground. Trump has conducted around 26 in-person rallies and 6 phone ins in the last 30 days to boost voter turnout in favour of Reds. Trump's yesterday's move of cancellation of rallies and the last-minute reversal reflect the tension in Red heartland of Iowa and Kansas. Alternatively, they would have to flip a Democratic seat such as Michigan to offset a loss. Trump would be looking to consolidate the working-class, white voters who have been the main voter base of the GOP in 2024 by projecting Democrats as overly radical. At least one Democrat held seat in Michigan is hinting at a flip, as Trump and Nicki Minaj tried to sway the voters earlier this week. Republicans need polls and markets to be wrong for Democrats across nearly every tight race, from Texas, Kansas and Iowa to the suburban House seats. Also Read: PM Modi says India has fulfilled pledge to end Naxalism and Maoism What Republicans need in the House? Republicans will need nothing short of a miracle to reverse the prediction in the House. Cook's October 30, 2026, map has shifted even further in favour of a potential Democratic "Blue Wave". GOP needs 218 seats, and they hold a 218-214 edge today. Cook's latest ratings favour Democrats in 222 seats, among them 186 Solid, 18 Likely, and 18 Lean Democratic entries. By that count, Republicans would need to win all 18 toss-ups and also take at least 5 seats Cook currently rates as Democratic-favoured. Redistricting was projected to net Republicans four to five seats, and they would still need a repeat of 2020, when they won eight of the nine closest races. The miracle could come if Trump surprisingly secures a deal with Iran just ahead of the election that opens the Hormuz and projects the US as winners. Speaker Mike Johnson has said he expects Republicans to defy history. Nearly every forecaster and trader disagrees. According to reports, a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran is being actively negotiated just days before the election, though a finalised deal has not yet been reached.

<p>Kalshi and Polymarket favour Democrats in both chambers ahead of the US midterms, with Republicans facing a steep challenge to retain Congress.</p>

Can Trump pull off a Republican comeback against a looming 'blue wave'?

<p>The Trump administration has launched a criminal probe in California centred on claims that thousands of noncitizens are enlisted to vote in the state, issuing subpoenas to election officials as part of the effort. The development comes just days before the US midterm elections in which the president’s party is expected to see major losses.</p><p><br>Donald Trump has long described California’s elections as “corrupt” and “rigged”, and his administration has recently escalated efforts to cast doubt on election results long before voting has even concluded. Staff in the Los Angeles County registrar-recorder's office confirmed that some of its employees received grand jury subpoenas.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/opposition-accuses-netanyahu-of-undermining-election-results-as-coalition-loses-majority-1793327250772">Opposition accuses Netanyahu of undermining election results as coalition loses majority</a></p><h3>No place for threats and intimidation&nbsp;</h3><p>Dean Logan, who heads the Los Angeles County registrar’s office, pushed back in a statement, noting that courts have repeatedly upheld that election officials are acting within the law, and that “threats and intimidation have no place in elections.”</p><p><br>“At every step, the US Department of Justice has taken a confrontational, adversarial approach,” Logan said. “We will take whatever steps necessary to ensure the safety of our employees and to remain focused on serving the voters of Los Angeles County so they can exercise their voting franchise," Logan added.</p><p><br>This week, the Orange County Registrar of Voters also received a subpoena in the context of a criminal investigation. The office confirmed that the federal grand jury subpoenas demanded “unredacted voter registration information” for 77 possible registrants.</p>

Donald Trump has long described California’s elections as “corrupt” and “rigged”, and his administration has recently escalated efforts to cast doubt on election results long before voting has even concluded.

The Trump administration has launched a criminal probe in California centred on claims that thousands of noncitizens are enlisted to vote in the state, issuing subpoenas to election officials as part of the effort. The development comes just days before the US midterm elections in which the president’s party is expected to see major losses. Donald Trump has long described California’s elections as “corrupt” and “rigged”, and his administration has recently escalated efforts to cast doubt on election results long before voting has even concluded. Staff in the Los Angeles County registrar-recorder's office confirmed that some of its employees received grand jury subpoenas. Also read: Opposition accuses Netanyahu of undermining election results as coalition loses majority No place for threats and intimidation Dean Logan, who heads the Los Angeles County registrar’s office, pushed back in a statement, noting that courts have repeatedly upheld that election officials are acting within the law, and that “threats and intimidation have no place in elections.” “At every step, the US Department of Justice has taken a confrontational, adversarial approach,” Logan said. “We will take whatever steps necessary to ensure the safety of our employees and to remain focused on serving the voters of Los Angeles County so they can exercise their voting franchise," Logan added. This week, the Orange County Registrar of Voters also received a subpoena in the context of a criminal investigation. The office confirmed that the federal grand jury subpoenas demanded “unredacted voter registration information” for 77 possible registrants.

<p>Donald Trump has long described California’s elections as “corrupt” and “rigged”, and his administration has recently escalated efforts to cast doubt on election results long before voting has even concluded.</p>

Trump administration launches criminal probe into alleged illegal voting by noncitizens in California

<p>Farmers are a key voting group for Republicans in the ongoing US midterm election in 2026; however, their votes could be on the line, with the Iran war and President Trump’s tariff and trade wars driving up production costs along with diesel and fertiliser prices. The Trump administration has been coming out with financial assistance packages and projects for farmers in hopes of raising the electorate in next week’s midterm elections.</p><p><br>In farm-heavy states such as Ohio, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, Republican candidates for the House and Senate are running into surprisingly close contests this midterm cycle. Several have pushed back against the Trump administration and lawmakers in Washington, urging action on farmers’ climbing expenses. While Trump secured 69 per cent of the rural vote in 2024, newer polling suggests that this voting bloc has grown dissatisfied with how things have gone for them since he took office.</p><p><br>Meanwhile, a few developments in the 2026 midterm cycle have been as unexpected as Republican vulnerability in America’s farm heartland. In 2024, Trump carried Ohio by 11 points, Iowa by 13, Kansas by 16, and Nebraska by 20, and yet Republican Senate candidates in all four states now face unexpectedly competitive races, as farmers question whether his policies have actually helped the rural economy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-rejects-trump-bid-to-block-california-from-counting-20-000-mail-ballots-of-alleged-non-citizens-1793238238076">US judge rejects Trump bid to block California from counting 20,000 mail ballots of alleged non-citizens</a></p><h3>US-China trade</h3><p>The roots of that doubt trace back to the US-China trade rupture. Between March 2025 and February 2026, the breakdown in trade relations cost American agriculture nearly $15 billion in exports, roughly $1.2 billion each in Iowa and Illinois, with Kansas and Nebraska losing between $500 million and $900 million. Before the trade war, nearly 28 per cent of all US soybean production was shipped to China, making the crop especially exposed when Beijing retaliated against American tariffs.</p><p><br>Washington has since moved to repair the damage. In November, Trump struck a deal with Xi Jinping committing China to buy at least 25 million metric tons of soybeans annually through 2028, and a follow-up summit added a pledge of at least $17 billion in broader agricultural purchases. By mid-October, Chinese state buyers had booked large new rounds of soybean cargoes, pushing purchases for the 2026-27 marketing year toward roughly 15 million metric tons against a 25-million-ton target.</p><p><br>Yet analysts note the politics of timing may matter more than the economics. China’s renewed buying spree, arriving just ahead of the midterms, has been read in Washington as a deliberate demonstration of Beijing’s leverage over American farmers. And despite the recovery, Chinese soybean purchases fell 73 per cent in 2025 compared with 2024, with only a partial rebound so far in 2026, leaving many farmers in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska unconvinced that the deal arrived in time, or in full enough measure, to repair the rural vote Republicans are counting on.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Republican candidates for the House and Senate are running into surprisingly close contests this midterm cycle. Several have pushed back against the Trump administration and lawmakers in Washington, urging action on farmers’ climbing expenses.

Farmers are a key voting group for Republicans in the ongoing US midterm election in 2026; however, their votes could be on the line, with the Iran war and President Trump’s tariff and trade wars driving up production costs along with diesel and fertiliser prices. The Trump administration has been coming out with financial assistance packages and projects for farmers in hopes of raising the electorate in next week’s midterm elections. In farm-heavy states such as Ohio, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, Republican candidates for the House and Senate are running into surprisingly close contests this midterm cycle. Several have pushed back against the Trump administration and lawmakers in Washington, urging action on farmers’ climbing expenses. While Trump secured 69 per cent of the rural vote in 2024, newer polling suggests that this voting bloc has grown dissatisfied with how things have gone for them since he took office. Meanwhile, a few developments in the 2026 midterm cycle have been as unexpected as Republican vulnerability in America’s farm heartland. In 2024, Trump carried Ohio by 11 points, Iowa by 13, Kansas by 16, and Nebraska by 20, and yet Republican Senate candidates in all four states now face unexpectedly competitive races, as farmers question whether his policies have actually helped the rural economy. Also read: US judge rejects Trump bid to block California from counting 20,000 mail ballots of alleged non-citizens US-China trade The roots of that doubt trace back to the US-China trade rupture. Between March 2025 and February 2026, the breakdown in trade relations cost American agriculture nearly $15 billion in exports, roughly $1.2 billion each in Iowa and Illinois, with Kansas and Nebraska losing between $500 million and $900 million. Before the trade war, nearly 28 per cent of all US soybean production was shipped to China, making the crop especially exposed when Beijing retaliated against American tariffs. Washington has since moved to repair the damage. In November, Trump struck a deal with Xi Jinping committing China to buy at least 25 million metric tons of soybeans annually through 2028, and a follow-up summit added a pledge of at least $17 billion in broader agricultural purchases. By mid-October, Chinese state buyers had booked large new rounds of soybean cargoes, pushing purchases for the 2026-27 marketing year toward roughly 15 million metric tons against a 25-million-ton target. Yet analysts note the politics of timing may matter more than the economics. China’s renewed buying spree, arriving just ahead of the midterms, has been read in Washington as a deliberate demonstration of Beijing’s leverage over American farmers. And despite the recovery, Chinese soybean purchases fell 73 per cent in 2025 compared with 2024, with only a partial rebound so far in 2026, leaving many farmers in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska unconvinced that the deal arrived in time, or in full enough measure, to repair the rural vote Republicans are counting on.

<p>Republican candidates for the House and Senate are running into surprisingly close contests this midterm cycle. Several have pushed back against the Trump administration and lawmakers in Washington, urging action on farmers’ climbing expenses.</p>

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<p>Nearly 210 million Americans are set to vote next month in the US midterm election. This is a four-year event, designed by America's founding fathers to keep a check on the president, restricting him from becoming autocratic and powerful. The voting is set to take place in the US in three weeks, on November 3, 2026, when voting and counting will be managed primarily by state and local authorities under a decentralised system.</p><p><br>Interestingly, the US uses a mix of paper ballots and electronic voting machines, depending entirely on the county and state where the vote is cast. There is no single method to cast a vote in the US; however, hand-marked paper ballots scanned by optical machines are the most common method nationwide.</p><p><br>Meanwhile, the sitting president's administration has approached the Supreme Court earlier this year to dramatically change how Americans vote by mail in the lead-up to the midterm elections. However, the demand was refused by the court, marking a resounding win for Democratic-led states and voting rights groups. They have argued that the plan of Trump's administration was unconstitutional and an existential threat to the democratic process.</p><p><br>This has surfaced as one of the most contested flashpoints, with President Donald Trump waging a sustained campaign to restrict it. Trump signed Executive Order 14399, titled “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections,” on March 31, 2026, directing the Postal Service to require new ballot envelopes with intelligent mail barcodes, impose a 90-day notification window for states, and compel election officials to hand over lists of every resident receiving a mail ballot.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-seven-feared-dead-in-explosion-at-military-base-in-canada-s-alberta-1792313842659">At least seven feared dead in explosion at military base in Canada's Alberta</a></p><h3>Key battle for Donald Trump</h3><p>In response, the US Supreme Court ruled that the executive branch has no authority to regulate elections, warning that states cannot pivot this late in the election cycle, nearly guaranteeing significant disenfranchisement for eligible voters. However, the Supreme Court later lifted one of two injunctions blocking the order, though it remains legally blocked from taking full effect.</p><p><br>Opposition parties and critics argued claiming that Democratic voters traditionally use more mail-in ballots than Republicans. Trump's move was a strategic effort to reshape the electoral battlefield in the favour of his party. Several experts also viewed this order as coming up with compounding challenges for voters of colour that could pose significant obstacles for rural voters who solely rely on mail voting.</p><p><br>Nearly 48 million voters used mail-in ballots in 2024, and new federal eligibility lists, tighter rules, and earlier deadlines threaten to make voting harder for eligible Americans. Despite Trump’s claims of rampant fraud, evidence remains scarce. As litigation continues and states scramble to comply, the mail-ballot fight has become a defining test of federal versus state authority, and a pivotal battleground shaping turnout in the 2026 midterms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The US uses a mix of paper ballots and electronic voting machines, depending entirely on the county and state where the vote is cast. There is no single method to cast a vote in the US.

Nearly 210 million Americans are set to vote next month in the US midterm election. This is a four-year event, designed by America's founding fathers to keep a check on the president, restricting him from becoming autocratic and powerful. The voting is set to take place in the US in three weeks, on November 3, 2026, when voting and counting will be managed primarily by state and local authorities under a decentralised system. Interestingly, the US uses a mix of paper ballots and electronic voting machines, depending entirely on the county and state where the vote is cast. There is no single method to cast a vote in the US; however, hand-marked paper ballots scanned by optical machines are the most common method nationwide. Meanwhile, the sitting president's administration has approached the Supreme Court earlier this year to dramatically change how Americans vote by mail in the lead-up to the midterm elections. However, the demand was refused by the court, marking a resounding win for Democratic-led states and voting rights groups. They have argued that the plan of Trump's administration was unconstitutional and an existential threat to the democratic process. This has surfaced as one of the most contested flashpoints, with President Donald Trump waging a sustained campaign to restrict it. Trump signed Executive Order 14399, titled “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections,” on March 31, 2026, directing the Postal Service to require new ballot envelopes with intelligent mail barcodes, impose a 90-day notification window for states, and compel election officials to hand over lists of every resident receiving a mail ballot. Also read: At least seven feared dead in explosion at military base in Canada's Alberta Key battle for Donald Trump In response, the US Supreme Court ruled that the executive branch has no authority to regulate elections, warning that states cannot pivot this late in the election cycle, nearly guaranteeing significant disenfranchisement for eligible voters. However, the Supreme Court later lifted one of two injunctions blocking the order, though it remains legally blocked from taking full effect. Opposition parties and critics argued claiming that Democratic voters traditionally use more mail-in ballots than Republicans. Trump's move was a strategic effort to reshape the electoral battlefield in the favour of his party. Several experts also viewed this order as coming up with compounding challenges for voters of colour that could pose significant obstacles for rural voters who solely rely on mail voting. Nearly 48 million voters used mail-in ballots in 2024, and new federal eligibility lists, tighter rules, and earlier deadlines threaten to make voting harder for eligible Americans. Despite Trump’s claims of rampant fraud, evidence remains scarce. As litigation continues and states scramble to comply, the mail-ballot fight has become a defining test of federal versus state authority, and a pivotal battleground shaping turnout in the 2026 midterms.

<p>The US uses a mix of paper ballots and electronic voting machines, depending entirely on the county and state where the vote is cast. There is no single method to cast a vote in the US.</p>

US midterm elections 2026: Postal ballots and voter disenfranchisement — A key battle for Donald Trump

<p>The $1.2 trillion promise: Trump's $5,000 dividend, the economists, the fiscal hawks, and the voters who want the cheque but don't expect it</p><p>With less than three weeks to the November 3 midterm elections, President Donald Trump continues to tout his earlier promise of a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" for every adult American citizen, but only if Republicans keep control of both chambers of Congress. First announced at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on September 9, the pledge comes with no funding source, no authorising mechanism and no timeline.</p><p>“If Republicans win the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 Midterm Elections, I'm going to give all adult citizens in the United States of America $5,000,” Trump said in a Truth Social video post on October 3. Most recently, speaking at the Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport in Bullhead City, Arizona, during a campaign rally on Thursday (Oct 15), he reiterated his promise of a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" to adult US citizens. "The Trump dividend that you get, you’ll get it very quickly after the election," he said. By his own admission, the Trump dividend would cost America around $1.2 trillion. Is it merely a campaign promise to push Republicans over the edge and retain House control? Here's what you need to know.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/big-items-are-done-but-no-signature-how-the-us-midterms-could-decide-the-india-us-trade-deal-1792223135218"><strong>'Big items are done' but no signature: How US midterms could decide the India-US trade deal</strong></a></p><h2><strong>The $1.2 trillion question</strong></h2><p>Economists say the numbers don't add up. Sending $5,000 to roughly 270 million adult US citizens would cost about $1.2 trillion, plus hundreds of billions more in interest, according to a Reuters estimate. Notably, the eligibility keeps shifting in Trump's own statements, from "every adult citizen" to "every citizen", a roughly 73 million-person, $400 billion difference in cost estimates.</p><p>Kent Smetters of the Penn Wharton Budget Model puts the figure at about $1.35 trillion, or $1.15 trillion if payments are capped at households earning $400,000, a threshold suggested by Vice President JD Vance but not officially confirmed yet. Trump himself has acknowledged the size of the bill, calling it "approximately $1 trillion".</p><p>The "bill" would add to US inflation. Smetters estimates about $400 billion would be spent within the first two quarters, adding 0.3 to 0.5 percentage points to inflation over the following four quarters.</p><p>According to an analysis issued Thursday (Oct 15) by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, the "proposal is fiscally dangerous, economically backwards, and fundamentally unserious". Maya MacGuineas, the committee’s president, in a statement added, "It’s hard to understand how anyone could look at our current fiscal and economic situation and think we need to borrow another $1.2 trillion to send everyone cash."</p><p>In a sharp warning about America's fiscal trajectory, MacGuineas said the nation's debt has grown so large that it now equals the size of the entire US economy. Her statement comes as deficits stand at about $2 trillion a year, inflation hovers near 3.5 per cent, and the 10-year Treasury yield approaches 5 per cent. Dismissing the Trump Dividends as a "half-baked political scheme", she argued that it would make things worse on every front: blowing up the deficit, stoking inflation, and pushing the cost of borrowing even higher across the economy.</p><p>To put the scale in perspective, the national debt now stands at $40 trillion. That works out to roughly $117,446 for every taxpayer in the country, according to a tracker maintained by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, a nonpartisan group that monitors federal spending.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterms-2026-how-grocery-bills-cost-of-living-are-turning-the-nov-3-election-into-a-test-of-trump-1791022350055"><strong>US Midterms 2026: How grocery bills, cost of living are turning the Nov 3 election into a test of Trump</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Fiscal hawks push back</strong></h2><p>The plan has split Trump's own party. Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona said he would "throw everything of my heart and soul" into stopping it, warning it would raise interest rates and "bring the interest rate death spiral sooner to the United States".</p><p>Senate Majority Leader John Thune has questioned whether the cheques could clear the 60-vote threshold needed to defeat a filibuster, and has said he would prefer directing any tariff revenue toward deficit reduction rather than new spending.</p><p>Others have embraced it. Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno says he is preparing legislation to formalise the dividend after November 3. Conservative economist Stephen Moore, who has advised Trump, captured the uncertainty: "You never know with Trump whether this was just kind of a rhetorical thing, or whether he really meant it."</p><h2><strong>Voters want the cheque, doubt the delivery</strong></h2><p>Americans like the idea more than they trust it. An Economist/YouGov poll found only 21 per cent of registered voters believe Trump would actually issue the cheques, while 57 per cent said he would not. Even among Republicans, less than half, 45 per cent, expect him to follow through.</p><p>The scepticism is rooted in history. Trump has promised dividends before: a $5,000 "DOGE dividend" in February 2025 that never materialised, and a $2,000 tariff-funded cheque in November 2025 that died after the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs. Even the $1,776 "Warrior Dividend" paid to service members last December was repurposed from military housing stipends, not a bonus.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/100-victory-claims-200-days-of-war-is-trump-s-iran-gamble-turning-into-a-midterm-nightmare-us-midterms-2026-1790843647554"><strong>100 victory claims, 200+ days of war: Is Trump's Iran gamble turning into a midterm nightmare?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Smaller cheques, bigger stakes</strong></h2><p>In the meantime, the administration is handing out smaller payments: $90 one-time cheques to 20.8 million Medicare beneficiaries this month, and $500 "refund" cheques to about 950,000 people who bought unsubsidised Obamacare plans. A Reuters analysis, published October 1, found 71 per cent of that Obamacare money, totalling $339 million, is going to residents of 13 battleground states.</p><p>The flurry of cash offers comes as Republicans head into a campaign dominated by concerns about prices and the economy, with Trump's approval rating stuck at 33 per cent and voters favouring Democrats on cost-of-living issues by eight points.</p><p>For now, the $5,000 dividend remains a promise without a payment plan. Whether it becomes policy or joins the list of unfulfilled pledges may depend less on the voters who want the cheque and more on the fiscal hawks who would have to pay for it.<br>&nbsp;</p>

With the US midterms three weeks away, Trump's $5,000 'dividend' promise is back, but the $1.2 trillion price tag has economists alarmed and fiscal hawks in his own party pushing back. Voters want the cheque, yet only 21 per cent expect it. Could it become a reality or remain a promise?

The $1.2 trillion promise: Trump's $5,000 dividend, the economists, the fiscal hawks, and the voters who want the cheque but don't expect it With less than three weeks to the November 3 midterm elections, President Donald Trump continues to tout his earlier promise of a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" for every adult American citizen, but only if Republicans keep control of both chambers of Congress. First announced at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on September 9, the pledge comes with no funding source, no authorising mechanism and no timeline. “If Republicans win the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 Midterm Elections, I'm going to give all adult citizens in the United States of America $5,000,” Trump said in a Truth Social video post on October 3. Most recently, speaking at the Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport in Bullhead City, Arizona, during a campaign rally on Thursday (Oct 15), he reiterated his promise of a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" to adult US citizens. "The Trump dividend that you get, you’ll get it very quickly after the election," he said. By his own admission, the Trump dividend would cost America around $1.2 trillion. Is it merely a campaign promise to push Republicans over the edge and retain House control? Here's what you need to know. Also read | 'Big items are done' but no signature: How US midterms could decide the India-US trade deal The $1.2 trillion question Economists say the numbers don't add up. Sending $5,000 to roughly 270 million adult US citizens would cost about $1.2 trillion, plus hundreds of billions more in interest, according to a Reuters estimate. Notably, the eligibility keeps shifting in Trump's own statements, from "every adult citizen" to "every citizen", a roughly 73 million-person, $400 billion difference in cost estimates. Kent Smetters of the Penn Wharton Budget Model puts the figure at about $1.35 trillion, or $1.15 trillion if payments are capped at households earning $400,000, a threshold suggested by Vice President JD Vance but not officially confirmed yet. Trump himself has acknowledged the size of the bill, calling it "approximately $1 trillion". The "bill" would add to US inflation. Smetters estimates about $400 billion would be spent within the first two quarters, adding 0.3 to 0.5 percentage points to inflation over the following four quarters. According to an analysis issued Thursday (Oct 15) by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, the "proposal is fiscally dangerous, economically backwards, and fundamentally unserious". Maya MacGuineas, the committee’s president, in a statement added, "It’s hard to understand how anyone could look at our current fiscal and economic situation and think we need to borrow another $1.2 trillion to send everyone cash." In a sharp warning about America's fiscal trajectory, MacGuineas said the nation's debt has grown so large that it now equals the size of the entire US economy. Her statement comes as deficits stand at about $2 trillion a year, inflation hovers near 3.5 per cent, and the 10-year Treasury yield approaches 5 per cent. Dismissing the Trump Dividends as a "half-baked political scheme", she argued that it would make things worse on every front: blowing up the deficit, stoking inflation, and pushing the cost of borrowing even higher across the economy. To put the scale in perspective, the national debt now stands at $40 trillion. That works out to roughly $117,446 for every taxpayer in the country, according to a tracker maintained by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, a nonpartisan group that monitors federal spending. Also read | US Midterms 2026: How grocery bills, cost of living are turning the Nov 3 election into a test of Trump Fiscal hawks push back The plan has split Trump's own party. Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona said he would "throw everything of my heart and soul" into stopping it, warning it would raise interest rates and "bring the interest rate death spiral sooner to the United States". Senate Majority Leader John Thune has questioned whether the cheques could clear the 60-vote threshold needed to defeat a filibuster, and has said he would prefer directing any tariff revenue toward deficit reduction rather than new spending. Others have embraced it. Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno says he is preparing legislation to formalise the dividend after November 3. Conservative economist Stephen Moore, who has advised Trump, captured the uncertainty: "You never know with Trump whether this was just kind of a rhetorical thing, or whether he really meant it." Voters want the cheque, doubt the delivery Americans like the idea more than they trust it. An Economist/YouGov poll found only 21 per cent of registered voters believe Trump would actually issue the cheques, while 57 per cent said he would not. Even among Republicans, less than half, 45 per cent, expect him to follow through. The scepticism is rooted in history. Trump has promised dividends before: a $5,000 "DOGE dividend" in February 2025 that never materialised, and a $2,000 tariff-funded cheque in November 2025 that died after the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs. Even the $1,776 "Warrior Dividend" paid to service members last December was repurposed from military housing stipends, not a bonus. Also read | 100 victory claims, 200+ days of war: Is Trump's Iran gamble turning into a midterm nightmare? Smaller cheques, bigger stakes In the meantime, the administration is handing out smaller payments: $90 one-time cheques to 20.8 million Medicare beneficiaries this month, and $500 "refund" cheques to about 950,000 people who bought unsubsidised Obamacare plans. A Reuters analysis, published October 1, found 71 per cent of that Obamacare money, totalling $339 million, is going to residents of 13 battleground states. The flurry of cash offers comes as Republicans head into a campaign dominated by concerns about prices and the economy, with Trump's approval rating stuck at 33 per cent and voters favouring Democrats on cost-of-living issues by eight points. For now, the $5,000 dividend remains a promise without a payment plan. Whether it becomes policy or joins the list of unfulfilled pledges may depend less on the voters who want the cheque and more on the fiscal hawks who would have to pay for it.

<p>With the US midterms three weeks away, Trump's $5,000 'dividend' promise is back, but the $1.2 trillion price tag has economists alarmed and fiscal hawks in his own party pushing back. Voters want the cheque, yet only 21 per cent expect it. Could it become a reality or remain a promise?</p>

US Midterms: Trump doubles down on $5,000 dividend as economists call it a 'half-baked political scheme'. Can a Republican win guarantee it?

<p>Facing heat over rising fuel prices, US President Donald Trump has been leaving no stone unturned in the midterm poll campaign.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He has even promised to give $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain power in the US House of Representatives as well as the Senate.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But a new poll has hinted at a deeper crisis, which strikes at the root of American democracy.</p><p>According to the NewsNation-Decision Desk HQ poll, which surveyed 974 voters between October 5 and 9, nearly 54% cast aspersions on whether the votes for the midterm polls will be counted fairly.</p><p>For instance, 27% of respondents expressed concern about the counting of postal ballots.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is vital, as roughly one-third of Americans cast their ballots by mail on average.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Similarly, close to 13% of respondents each claimed that Democrats and Republicans can change the final vote count.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But will this pessimism about election integrity have an impact on voting?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While 22% affirmed that there was a need to vote to foil this impending fraud, barely 3% of respondents stated that they may not cast their vote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, a staggering 46% refused to answer this question, implying that nearly half the voters remain divided on this issue.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now, concerns about the midterm elections have been growing in light of Trump accusing Democrats of seeking to cheat in elections.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Initially, Trump hinted at cancelling the polls altogether, something that the White House later brushed aside as a joke.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In February this year, Trump called for the federal government to take over election-related powers of the states, citing irregularities in votes counted in Democrat-ruled states.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to the US Constitution, states are in charge of the supervision of voting, protection of voters, prevention of fraud and counting of votes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The US president has also hinted at potentially not accepting the results in case cheating takes place in the polls.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/race-to-power/iran-war-will-trump-netanyahu-escalate-conflict-ahead-of-crucial-elections-race-to-power-1792006504133"><strong>Iran war: Will Trump, Netanyahu escalate conflict ahead of crucial elections? | Race to Power</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now, Trump's own popularity is under scrutiny.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to the opinion poll, his disapproval rating stands at 60%.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Additionally, it predicted a 76% probability of Democrats getting a majority in the 435-seat US House of Representatives.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Let's break it down further for you.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Democratic Party is ahead of Republicans by seven percentage points in terms of voting preference. The others remain undecided.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If we look at voters who identified themselves as independents, the gap widens further.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>44% of them said they would vote for Democratic candidates, as compared with 34% who said they would vote for Republicans.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now, in terms of issues concerning the voters, the impact of the energy crisis due to the Iran war is clearly visible.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to the poll, inflation and the state of the economy remained major points of concern.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Among undecided voters specifically, more than half hinted at reconsidering their voting choice if prices continued rising.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is not all.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to another opinion poll conducted by the AP-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research, nearly six in 10 American adults feel that Trump is illegally profiting from his presidency.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Only about two in 10 US adults reposed faith in the US president.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With growing challenges on the war front and growing dissatisfaction among people, it is clear that Trump faces an uphill task to keep Republicans afloat in the midterms due in November this year.</p>

A new poll has raised concerns over trust in the fairness of the US midterm elections as Trump faces declining approval ratings, voter worries over inflation and an electoral challenge from Democrats.

Facing heat over rising fuel prices, US President Donald Trump has been leaving no stone unturned in the midterm poll campaign. He has even promised to give $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain power in the US House of Representatives as well as the Senate. But a new poll has hinted at a deeper crisis, which strikes at the root of American democracy. According to the NewsNation-Decision Desk HQ poll, which surveyed 974 voters between October 5 and 9, nearly 54% cast aspersions on whether the votes for the midterm polls will be counted fairly. For instance, 27% of respondents expressed concern about the counting of postal ballots. This is vital, as roughly one-third of Americans cast their ballots by mail on average. Similarly, close to 13% of respondents each claimed that Democrats and Republicans can change the final vote count. But will this pessimism about election integrity have an impact on voting? While 22% affirmed that there was a need to vote to foil this impending fraud, barely 3% of respondents stated that they may not cast their vote. However, a staggering 46% refused to answer this question, implying that nearly half the voters remain divided on this issue. Now, concerns about the midterm elections have been growing in light of Trump accusing Democrats of seeking to cheat in elections. Initially, Trump hinted at cancelling the polls altogether, something that the White House later brushed aside as a joke. In February this year, Trump called for the federal government to take over election-related powers of the states, citing irregularities in votes counted in Democrat-ruled states. According to the US Constitution, states are in charge of the supervision of voting, protection of voters, prevention of fraud and counting of votes. The US president has also hinted at potentially not accepting the results in case cheating takes place in the polls. Also Read: Iran war: Will Trump, Netanyahu escalate conflict ahead of crucial elections? | Race to Power Now, Trump's own popularity is under scrutiny. According to the opinion poll, his disapproval rating stands at 60%. Additionally, it predicted a 76% probability of Democrats getting a majority in the 435-seat US House of Representatives. Let's break it down further for you. The Democratic Party is ahead of Republicans by seven percentage points in terms of voting preference. The others remain undecided. If we look at voters who identified themselves as independents, the gap widens further. 44% of them said they would vote for Democratic candidates, as compared with 34% who said they would vote for Republicans. Now, in terms of issues concerning the voters, the impact of the energy crisis due to the Iran war is clearly visible. According to the poll, inflation and the state of the economy remained major points of concern. Among undecided voters specifically, more than half hinted at reconsidering their voting choice if prices continued rising. This is not all. According to another opinion poll conducted by the AP-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research, nearly six in 10 American adults feel that Trump is illegally profiting from his presidency. Only about two in 10 US adults reposed faith in the US president. With growing challenges on the war front and growing dissatisfaction among people, it is clear that Trump faces an uphill task to keep Republicans afloat in the midterms due in November this year.

<p>A new poll has raised concerns over trust in the fairness of the US midterm elections as Trump faces declining approval ratings, voter worries over inflation and an electoral challenge from Democrats.</p>

Dark shadow over Trump’s America: 54% unsure if midterm elections will be free and fair | Gravitas

<p>US inflation accelerated in September as rising gasoline prices and persistent price pressures increased the cost of living for American households, adding to the challenges facing President Donald Trump ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.7 per cent year-on-year, up from 3.4 per cent in August, according to data released by the US Labour Department on Wednesday. On a monthly basis, prices increased 0.6 per cent, compared with 0.4 per cent in the previous month. The annual rate was above economists' expectations of 3.6 per cent.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Higher energy costs following the US-Israeli war with Iran have added to inflationary pressure. Gasoline prices rose 9.1 per cent in September, accounting for more than half of the monthly increase in consumer prices. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, also edged higher, reaching 2.6 per cent year-on-year from 2.4 per cent in August.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rising fuel costs have affected other sectors, including travel. Airfares increased 1.2 per cent during the month and were up around 22 per cent from a year earlier, while hotel prices rose 2 per cent. The continued rise in household expenses has made affordability a major concern ahead of the elections.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-accuses-us-starlink-of-aiding-russia-as-strikes-hit-kyiv-disrupt-power-1791988540349"><strong>Ukraine accuses US, Starlink of aiding Russia as strikes hit Kyiv, disrupt power supply</strong></a></p><h2>Inflation adds to Trump's midterm challenges</h2><p>The rising cost of living could create further difficulties for Trump's Republican Party as it seeks to retain control of Congress. NBC News polling figures published in September showed Democrats leading Republicans by 52 per cent to 43 per cent on the question of which party should control Congress. Trump's approval rating has also weakened, adding to concerns for Republicans ahead of the vote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Facing pressure to bring down fuel prices, Trump struck a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow Russian diesel supplies to reach the US and other markets. The move marked a shift from Washington's previous efforts to restrict Russian energy revenues following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The deal has drawn criticism from Kyiv, with Zelensky arguing that it could help fund Russia's war effort.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump has also urged Zelensky to stop attacking Russian oil refineries and suggested that Ukraine should have a new president. His push for an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has added another layer to the tensions between Washington and Kyiv, as the US president faces growing domestic pressure over energy prices.</p>

US inflation rose to 3.7 per cent in September as gasoline prices surged, putting further pressure on Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections and prompting his administration to seek Russian diesel supplies to ease fuel costs.

US inflation accelerated in September as rising gasoline prices and persistent price pressures increased the cost of living for American households, adding to the challenges facing President Donald Trump ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.7 per cent year-on-year, up from 3.4 per cent in August, according to data released by the US Labour Department on Wednesday. On a monthly basis, prices increased 0.6 per cent, compared with 0.4 per cent in the previous month. The annual rate was above economists' expectations of 3.6 per cent. Higher energy costs following the US-Israeli war with Iran have added to inflationary pressure. Gasoline prices rose 9.1 per cent in September, accounting for more than half of the monthly increase in consumer prices. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, also edged higher, reaching 2.6 per cent year-on-year from 2.4 per cent in August. Rising fuel costs have affected other sectors, including travel. Airfares increased 1.2 per cent during the month and were up around 22 per cent from a year earlier, while hotel prices rose 2 per cent. The continued rise in household expenses has made affordability a major concern ahead of the elections. Also Read: Ukraine accuses US, Starlink of aiding Russia as strikes hit Kyiv, disrupt power supply Inflation adds to Trump's midterm challenges The rising cost of living could create further difficulties for Trump's Republican Party as it seeks to retain control of Congress. NBC News polling figures published in September showed Democrats leading Republicans by 52 per cent to 43 per cent on the question of which party should control Congress. Trump's approval rating has also weakened, adding to concerns for Republicans ahead of the vote. Facing pressure to bring down fuel prices, Trump struck a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow Russian diesel supplies to reach the US and other markets. The move marked a shift from Washington's previous efforts to restrict Russian energy revenues following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The deal has drawn criticism from Kyiv, with Zelensky arguing that it could help fund Russia's war effort. Trump has also urged Zelensky to stop attacking Russian oil refineries and suggested that Ukraine should have a new president. His push for an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has added another layer to the tensions between Washington and Kyiv, as the US president faces growing domestic pressure over energy prices.

<p>US inflation rose to 3.7 per cent in September as gasoline prices surged, putting further pressure on Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections and prompting his administration to seek Russian diesel supplies to ease fuel costs.</p>

US inflation hits 3.7% as rising fuel prices pose challenge for Trump ahead of midterms

<p>US President Donald Trump has accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis of deliberately driving up oil prices ahead of America's midterm elections following renewed attacks on Saudi Arabia. He warned the group that he would not forget its actions and signalled possible consequences after the November 3 polls.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump criticised the Houthis in a post on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, accusing them of resuming attacks, possibly at Iran's behest.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The Houthis are behaving very badly. I thought they learned their lesson a year ago when we bombed the HELL out of them and, at their request, stopped,” Trump wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He added that the group had remained silent for a long time before launching fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“They've been silent for a long time, but now they've emerged again, probably at the behest of Iran, which is a Failing Nation, with No Navy, No Airforce, the World's Worst Economy, and 301% Inflation, in a very nasty way, hitting Saudi Arabia, and purposefully trying to drive up Oil Prices, probably prior to the U.S. Elections — NOT NICE,” he said.</p><h3>Trump warns Houthis of consequences after US elections</h3><p>Trump said the upcoming elections would not stop him from responding to the group's actions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Somebody should explain to them that I’m not running in the Elections; I’ve already won, IN A MASSIVE LANDSLIDE, but I’ll be there after the Elections, and I will never forget!” he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The warning follows two separate incidents targeting Riyadh's international airport on Saturday and Sunday. The Houthis have also stepped up attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, raising concerns about energy supplies and global crude prices.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump alleged that the group was trying to influence oil markets ahead of the elections but provided no evidence in his post to support the claim.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-accuses-musk-of-online-harassment-of-european-leaders-warns-of-poll-interference-1791917196150"><strong>France accuses Musk of ‘online harassment’ of European leaders, warns of poll interference</strong></a></p><h3>Saudi tensions raise concerns over regional energy supplies</h3><p>Trump also expressed confidence that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would support Saudi interests if asked.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“President Erdogan, I think, would do as I ask,” he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump has previously indicated that Washington could consider joining Saudi Arabia in direct military operations. However, no formal US intervention has been launched. The Houthis have warned of a painful response if the United States intervenes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The latest escalation comes months after Tehran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global oil and gas supplies, in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks in late February. The move triggered a conflict that has spread across the Middle East.</p>

Trump accused Iran-backed Houthis of targeting Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices ahead of the November 3 midterm elections and warned of consequences after the polls.

US President Donald Trump has accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis of deliberately driving up oil prices ahead of America's midterm elections following renewed attacks on Saudi Arabia. He warned the group that he would not forget its actions and signalled possible consequences after the November 3 polls. Trump criticised the Houthis in a post on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, accusing them of resuming attacks, possibly at Iran's behest. “The Houthis are behaving very badly. I thought they learned their lesson a year ago when we bombed the HELL out of them and, at their request, stopped,” Trump wrote. He added that the group had remained silent for a long time before launching fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia. “They've been silent for a long time, but now they've emerged again, probably at the behest of Iran, which is a Failing Nation, with No Navy, No Airforce, the World's Worst Economy, and 301% Inflation, in a very nasty way, hitting Saudi Arabia, and purposefully trying to drive up Oil Prices, probably prior to the U.S. Elections — NOT NICE,” he said. Trump warns Houthis of consequences after US elections Trump said the upcoming elections would not stop him from responding to the group's actions. “Somebody should explain to them that I’m not running in the Elections; I’ve already won, IN A MASSIVE LANDSLIDE, but I’ll be there after the Elections, and I will never forget!” he said. The warning follows two separate incidents targeting Riyadh's international airport on Saturday and Sunday. The Houthis have also stepped up attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, raising concerns about energy supplies and global crude prices. Trump alleged that the group was trying to influence oil markets ahead of the elections but provided no evidence in his post to support the claim. Also Read: France accuses Musk of ‘online harassment’ of European leaders, warns of poll interference Saudi tensions raise concerns over regional energy supplies Trump also expressed confidence that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would support Saudi interests if asked. “President Erdogan, I think, would do as I ask,” he said. Trump has previously indicated that Washington could consider joining Saudi Arabia in direct military operations. However, no formal US intervention has been launched. The Houthis have warned of a painful response if the United States intervenes. The latest escalation comes months after Tehran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global oil and gas supplies, in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks in late February. The move triggered a conflict that has spread across the Middle East.

<p>Trump accused Iran-backed Houthis of targeting Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices ahead of the November 3 midterm elections and warned of consequences after the polls.</p>

Trump accuses Houthis of driving up oil prices before US midterms, warns of consequences

<p>As countdown goes on for the 2026 United States midterm elections scheduled to be held on Nov 3, Suhas Subramanyam, the first Indian-American elected to Congress from the US East Coast, is seeking a second term representing Virginia’s 10th Congressional District. The Democrat secured his party’s nomination unopposed and will face Republican nominee Dave Beckwith, a military veteran and former deputy assistant secretary of defence. Subramanyam’s re-election bid has brought into focus the growing political influence of Indian Americans and their aspirations for a greater role in US politics.</p><h2>Who is Suhas Subramanyam?</h2><p>Born on September 26, 1986, in Houston, Texas, to Indian immigrant parents who originally arrived in the US via Dulles Airport in 1979. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University—where his passion for public service was sparked while organising volunteers after Hurricane Katrina—and a Juris Doctor with honors from the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. He served as a technology and regulatory attorney, and was appointed as a White House technology policy advisor under President Barack Obama, addressing cybersecurity, government modernization, and artificial intelligence. He also served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2020 to 2024 and briefly in the Virginia Senate from 2024 to 2025. During his time in the General Assembly, he sponsored key legislation aimed at reducing healthcare, utility, and toll road costs. Succeeding former Representative Jennifer Wexton in VA-10, he serves on the House Committees for Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, and Ethics. He is also the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs.</p><h2>How he secured Democrat nomination?</h2><p>Subramanyam had secured the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District after running unopposed in the August 4 primary. Because he faced no challengers from within his own party by the filing deadline, the scheduled August 4, 2026 Democratic primary election for Virginia's 10th Congressional District was officially canceled. The district includes Loudoun, Rappahannock and Fauquier counties, along with parts of Prince William and Fairfax counties, according to his congressional office.</p><h2>Poll pitch this midterm</h2><p>He will face Republican nominee Dave Beckwith in the November general election. Subramanyam has urged voters to back Democrats, accusing US President Donald Trump’s administration of raising costs and undermining healthcare, food assistance and the federal workforce. &nbsp;He continues to address persistent legislative issues affecting Indian professionals, such as steep green card backlogs and structural challenges surrounding the H-1B visa program. Following the vandalism of a Hindu temple in Ohio, he has explicitly called on bipartisan lawmakers to denounce rising anti-Indian hostility, hate speech, and discrimination. Subramanyam remains a member of the "Samosa Caucus"—the informal coalition of Indian-American lawmakers serving in the US Congress.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Alongside Subramanyam, Indian-American Congresspersons Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera are also seeking re-election, while Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller is seeking another term.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-pumps-276-million-into-republican-campaigns-ahead-of-us-midterm-elections-1791846173225">Elon Musk pumps $276 million into Republican campaigns ahead of US midterm elections</a></p><h2><strong>Suhas Subramanyam slams Trump</strong></h2><p>On Sep 28, Subramanyam urged Virginia voters to support Democratic candidates across the ballot in the upcoming election, saying Democrats can provide an alternative to the policies of President Donald Trump’s administration. In a video shared on X, Subramanyam said: “They took away people’s health care, they took away people’s food assistance, they raised costs over and over again, they rubber-stamped his tariffs,” Subramanyam said in the video. He said Democrats would “stand up to Donald Trump” and would advocate for federal workers, children with serious illnesses and communities. He also criticized Republicans, saying they had become “the party of Donald Trump now.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterm-elections-2026-what-a-blue-wave-or-blue-tsunami-could-mean-for-trump-1791564970309">US midterm elections 2026: What a blue wave or blue tsunami could mean for Trump</a></p><h2>Why is East Coast important?</h2><p>As per Pew research, nearly 16% of all Indian Americans reside in New York and New Jersey alone. Central New Jersey counties, such as Middlesex County, feature some of the highest per-capita concentrations of South Asians in the Western Hemisphere (nearly 16% of the county population). Politically, the high density of Indian Americans on the East Coast has translated into significant voting power, particularly in key swing states and competitive districts. In states like Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia, the growing South Asian electorate is large enough to swing tightly contested federal and state elections. The concentration of voters in this corridor has paved the way for historical milestones, such as Representative Suhas Subramanyam winning Virginia’s 10th Congressional District to become the East Coast's first Indian-American member of Congress.</p>

Suhas Subramanyam, the first Indian-American elected to Congress from the US East Coast, is seeking re-election from Virginia’s 10th Congressional District in the November 3 midterms. The Democrat will face Republican Dave Beckwith



As countdown goes on for the 2026 United States midterm elections scheduled to be held on Nov 3, Suhas Subramanyam, the first Indian-American elected to Congress from the US East Coast, is seeking a second term representing Virginia’s 10th Congressional District. The Democrat secured his party’s nomination unopposed and will face Republican nominee Dave Beckwith, a military veteran and former deputy assistant secretary of defence. Subramanyam’s re-election bid has brought into focus the growing political influence of Indian Americans and their aspirations for a greater role in US politics. Who is Suhas Subramanyam? Born on September 26, 1986, in Houston, Texas, to Indian immigrant parents who originally arrived in the US via Dulles Airport in 1979. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University—where his passion for public service was sparked while organising volunteers after Hurricane Katrina—and a Juris Doctor with honors from the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. He served as a technology and regulatory attorney, and was appointed as a White House technology policy advisor under President Barack Obama, addressing cybersecurity, government modernization, and artificial intelligence. He also served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2020 to 2024 and briefly in the Virginia Senate from 2024 to 2025. During his time in the General Assembly, he sponsored key legislation aimed at reducing healthcare, utility, and toll road costs. Succeeding former Representative Jennifer Wexton in VA-10, he serves on the House Committees for Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, and Ethics. He is also the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs. How he secured Democrat nomination? Subramanyam had secured the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District after running unopposed in the August 4 primary. Because he faced no challengers from within his own party by the filing deadline, the scheduled August 4, 2026 Democratic primary election for Virginia's 10th Congressional District was officially canceled. The district includes Loudoun, Rappahannock and Fauquier counties, along with parts of Prince William and Fairfax counties, according to his congressional office. Poll pitch this midterm He will face Republican nominee Dave Beckwith in the November general election. Subramanyam has urged voters to back Democrats, accusing US President Donald Trump’s administration of raising costs and undermining healthcare, food assistance and the federal workforce. He continues to address persistent legislative issues affecting Indian professionals, such as steep green card backlogs and structural challenges surrounding the H-1B visa program. Following the vandalism of a Hindu temple in Ohio, he has explicitly called on bipartisan lawmakers to denounce rising anti-Indian hostility, hate speech, and discrimination. Subramanyam remains a member of the "Samosa Caucus"—the informal coalition of Indian-American lawmakers serving in the US Congress. Alongside Subramanyam, Indian-American Congresspersons Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera are also seeking re-election, while Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller is seeking another term. Also Read: Elon Musk pumps $276 million into Republican campaigns ahead of US midterm elections Suhas Subramanyam slams Trump On Sep 28, Subramanyam urged Virginia voters to support Democratic candidates across the ballot in the upcoming election, saying Democrats can provide an alternative to the policies of President Donald Trump’s administration. In a video shared on X, Subramanyam said: “They took away people’s health care, they took away people’s food assistance, they raised costs over and over again, they rubber-stamped his tariffs,” Subramanyam said in the video. He said Democrats would “stand up to Donald Trump” and would advocate for federal workers, children with serious illnesses and communities. He also criticized Republicans, saying they had become “the party of Donald Trump now.”

<p>Suhas Subramanyam, the first Indian-American elected to Congress from the US East Coast, is seeking re-election from Virginia’s 10th Congressional District in the November 3 midterms. The Democrat will face Republican Dave Beckwith</p>

East Coast's first Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam seeks re-election: Why it matters

<p>Ahead of the November 3, 2026, US midterm elections, Arizona cements its status as a critical political battleground state. A complex mosaic of voters, deeply fractured across geographical, generational, and cultural lines. This shapes the race for the governorship, control of the state legislature, and highly competitive US House seats.</p><p><br>Arizona remains one of the most closely watched midterm battlegrounds in the US. The governor’s seat, both chambers of the state legislature, and two competitive US House districts, CD1 and CD6, are all on the ballot, and each is shaped by a distinct voting bloc: border communities, retirees, and tribal nations.</p><h3>The Border factor</h3><p>Arizona’s 370-mile border with Mexico makes immigration a defining issue, especially in District 6, represented by Republican Juan Ciscomani. The 44-year-old faces Democrat Kirsten Engel in a seat covering Tucson’s eastern suburbs, the Santa Cruz Valley, and rural southeastern counties bordering Mexico, a seat he won in 2022 by fewer than 5,000 votes.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-mid-term-elections-what-are-pacs-unique-american-system-that-lets-corporates-shape-voting-1791663098070">US mid-term elections: What are PACs - Unique American System that lets corporates shape voting</a></p><p><br>Ciscomani has credited Trump-era enforcement policies with reducing border crossings to historic lows, while Mendoza has pushed back against suggestions she is soft on security, noting she opposes wall construction through tribal lands specifically. In District 1, voters rank immigration and border security as their top concern at 32 per cent, ahead of economic issues at 29 per cent, in a seat redrawn to be competitive since 2022.</p><h3>The Retiree vote</h3><p>Arizona’s large population of retirees, concentrated in Maricopa County communities like Sun City, remains a pivotal bloc, particularly in District 1, which spans northeastern Maricopa County and reaches into Gila, Pinal, and Yavapai counties, blending suburban Phoenix voters with rural communities. Cost-of-living and healthcare concerns typically weigh heavily with this demographic, and both parties are courting them aggressively given the razor-thin margins separating the candidates.</p><h3>The Tribal Vote</h3><p>Arizona’s 22 federally recognised tribes, including the Navajo Nation, carry real electoral weight. District 1 notably stretches from Tucson northeast toward the Navajo Nation, making tribal turnout a factor in that toss-up race. Separately, the Navajo Nation is holding its own presidential election this November, with more than 145,000 registered voters choosing between Speaker Crystalyne Curley and other finalists, a contest that could also shape engagement with the broader Arizona ballot.</p>

Arizona has a complex mosaic of voters, deeply fractured across geographical, generational, and cultural lines. This shapes the race for the governorship, control of the state legislature, and highly competitive US House seats.

Ahead of the November 3, 2026, US midterm elections, Arizona cements its status as a critical political battleground state. A complex mosaic of voters, deeply fractured across geographical, generational, and cultural lines. This shapes the race for the governorship, control of the state legislature, and highly competitive US House seats. Arizona remains one of the most closely watched midterm battlegrounds in the US. The governor’s seat, both chambers of the state legislature, and two competitive US House districts, CD1 and CD6, are all on the ballot, and each is shaped by a distinct voting bloc: border communities, retirees, and tribal nations. The Border factor Arizona’s 370-mile border with Mexico makes immigration a defining issue, especially in District 6, represented by Republican Juan Ciscomani. The 44-year-old faces Democrat Kirsten Engel in a seat covering Tucson’s eastern suburbs, the Santa Cruz Valley, and rural southeastern counties bordering Mexico, a seat he won in 2022 by fewer than 5,000 votes. Also read: US mid-term elections: What are PACs - Unique American System that lets corporates shape voting Ciscomani has credited Trump-era enforcement policies with reducing border crossings to historic lows, while Mendoza has pushed back against suggestions she is soft on security, noting she opposes wall construction through tribal lands specifically. In District 1, voters rank immigration and border security as their top concern at 32 per cent, ahead of economic issues at 29 per cent, in a seat redrawn to be competitive since 2022. The Retiree vote Arizona’s large population of retirees, concentrated in Maricopa County communities like Sun City, remains a pivotal bloc, particularly in District 1, which spans northeastern Maricopa County and reaches into Gila, Pinal, and Yavapai counties, blending suburban Phoenix voters with rural communities. Cost-of-living and healthcare concerns typically weigh heavily with this demographic, and both parties are courting them aggressively given the razor-thin margins separating the candidates. The Tribal Vote Arizona’s 22 federally recognised tribes, including the Navajo Nation, carry real electoral weight. District 1 notably stretches from Tucson northeast toward the Navajo Nation, making tribal turnout a factor in that toss-up race. Separately, the Navajo Nation is holding its own presidential election this November, with more than 145,000 registered voters choosing between Speaker Crystalyne Curley and other finalists, a contest that could also shape engagement with the broader Arizona ballot.

<p>Arizona has a complex mosaic of voters, deeply fractured across geographical, generational, and cultural lines. This shapes the race for the governorship, control of the state legislature, and highly competitive US House seats.</p>

US midterm Arizonas: Border towns, retirement communities and tribal lands set to decide 2026 results

US midterm elections 2026: Explore key numbers on House and Senate seats, congressional control, campaign spending and the November 3 election

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US towns are using referendums, zoning fights, and petitions to resist massive AI data centres over land, water, and power demands. The towns which have voted include Port Washington (WI), Augusta (MI), Coweta (GA), and Kansas towns.

<p>US towns are using referendums, zoning fights, and petitions to resist massive AI data centres over land, water, and power demands. The towns which have voted include Port Washington (WI), Augusta (MI), Coweta (GA), and Kansas towns.</p>

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Explore five of the most consequential US midterm elections in history, from 1866 and the New Deal to the Republican revolutions of 1994 and 2010

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<p>United States is soon going to witness mid term elections which will be President Donald Trump's litmus test of his policies and how much popular he maintains among the American people. If we see the latest approval average poll of September, Trump seems to be loosing grasp as the rating nears its lowest levels of his second term.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to FiftyPlusOne, a polling and elections tracking website that aggregates major polls, Trump's average approval rating as of Sept 25 was 34.9%, while his disapproval rating stood at 62.1% among US adults.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The highest average approval rating of his second term was 54%, last seen on Jan.22, 2025.</p><p>The drop in Trump's approval ratings comes amid Americans expressing concerns about the economy and his handling of issues like the trade war, immigration enforcement efforts and the ongoing war in Iran.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In another poll conducted by the Ney York Times (Oct. 1, 2026) 37% of Americans are in favour of Trump while 61% disapprove of him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the latest Rasmussen poll (Sept. 30, 2026) puts the approval rating at 44% and disapproval at 55%.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The strong disapproval rating breaks the previous record of 45 percent which is more than what George W Bush's 41 percent mark ahead of the 2006 midterms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recent generic congressional polling show Democrats gaining ground and achieving substantial gains to potentially retake the House and challenge for the Senate.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Look at markets and stock movements amid upcoming midterms</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Wall Street indexes have closed highly volatile third quarter. In September, the S&amp;P 500 and MSCI All Country World index were at their peaks, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq traded at a new high of 27,288 points just last week, according to Reuters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But what is worrisome among the glittering statistics is that the S&amp;P 500 rose only 2 per cent. Around 40 per cent of S&amp;P 500 stocks are down for the year, and a quarter of the index's constituents have fallen 10 per cent or more, reported Economic Times.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The market breadth is the narrowest since 2000 with AI being the only face saver. Over half of the S&amp;P 500's market capitalisation is now composed of AI or AI related companies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The bond market is indicating the Fed has more work to do. So will the Fed take a move in this regard by the end of this month, just before the US midterm elections?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ultimately, it will be difficult for the fourth quarter to match the last three month's swaying graph, but investors should brace themselves amid expected interest rate rises in the US and around the world and long-term employment outlook among others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The drop in Trump's approval ratings comes amid Americans expressing concerns about the economy and his handling of issues like the trade war, immigration enforcement efforts and the ongoing war in Iran.

United States is soon going to witness mid term elections which will be President Donald Trump's litmus test of his policies and how much popular he maintains among the American people. If we see the latest approval average poll of September, Trump seems to be loosing grasp as the rating nears its lowest levels of his second term. According to FiftyPlusOne, a polling and elections tracking website that aggregates major polls, Trump's average approval rating as of Sept 25 was 34.9%, while his disapproval rating stood at 62.1% among US adults. The highest average approval rating of his second term was 54%, last seen on Jan.22, 2025. The drop in Trump's approval ratings comes amid Americans expressing concerns about the economy and his handling of issues like the trade war, immigration enforcement efforts and the ongoing war in Iran. In another poll conducted by the Ney York Times (Oct. 1, 2026) 37% of Americans are in favour of Trump while 61% disapprove of him. While the latest Rasmussen poll (Sept. 30, 2026) puts the approval rating at 44% and disapproval at 55%. The strong disapproval rating breaks the previous record of 45 percent which is more than what George W Bush's 41 percent mark ahead of the 2006 midterms. Recent generic congressional polling show Democrats gaining ground and achieving substantial gains to potentially retake the House and challenge for the Senate. Look at markets and stock movements amid upcoming midterms Meanwhile, Wall Street indexes have closed highly volatile third quarter. In September, the S&P 500 and MSCI All Country World index were at their peaks, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq traded at a new high of 27,288 points just last week, according to Reuters. But what is worrisome among the glittering statistics is that the S&P 500 rose only 2 per cent. Around 40 per cent of S&P 500 stocks are down for the year, and a quarter of the index's constituents have fallen 10 per cent or more, reported Economic Times. The market breadth is the narrowest since 2000 with AI being the only face saver. Over half of the S&P 500's market capitalisation is now composed of AI or AI related companies. The bond market is indicating the Fed has more work to do. So will the Fed take a move in this regard by the end of this month, just before the US midterm elections? Ultimately, it will be difficult for the fourth quarter to match the last three month's swaying graph, but investors should brace themselves amid expected interest rate rises in the US and around the world and long-term employment outlook among others.

<p>The drop in Trump's approval ratings comes amid Americans expressing concerns about the economy and his handling of issues like the trade war, immigration enforcement efforts and the ongoing war in Iran.</p>

US Midterms: How opinion polls, prediction markets and stock movements are placed

<p>The price of Brent crude oil has emerged as a crucial economic metric ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. The “war premium” linked to the US-Iran conflict is directly affecting fuel prices in America, putting rising costs at petrol pumps at the centre of the political debate, The New York Times reported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>National petrol prices are hovering near $4.50 per gallon, while diesel has surged past $6.50 per gallon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As fuel costs rise, they are adding to wider concerns over inflation and affordability, making energy prices an increasingly important issue for voters ahead of the November elections.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The pressure is also reaching the White House. With fuel prices becoming a political concern, the Trump administration has been pushing European allies to release strategic oil reserves to help bring prices down. Washington also warned that the United States could impose a ban on diesel exports if Europe did not act.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The US administration has argued that increasing the supply of refined products could help ease costs for consumers. A US official, quoted by AFP, said, "It is in Europe's best interest to work with the United States as we pursue multiple pathways to boost the supply of refined products and lower costs for consumers."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-dismisses-trump-s-diesel-export-curb-threat-macron-urges-g7-coordination-on-releasing-reserves-1790942593984"><strong>EU dismisses Trump’s diesel export curb threat; Macron urges G7 coordination on releasing reserves</strong></a></p><h3>G7 agrees to release fuel reserves</h3><p>Washington eventually secured support from its European allies on Friday, when G7 countries agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from their reserves over four months.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The agreement is aimed at increasing fuel supplies as prices remain elevated. G7 leaders also agreed to "refrain from export restrictions on energy" and urged other countries to follow the same approach.</p><p>The seven countries agreed to "a coordinated release through the IEA of 100 million barrels to begin immediately over four months, including a frontloaded substantial diesel release within the first 20 days," according to a joint statement released by French President Emmanuel Macron’s office.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump welcomed the decision, saying European countries had agreed to release a "massive amount" of diesel from their reserves. Washington has been pushing for measures to curb rising fuel prices linked to the wars in Iran and Ukraine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Europe has just agreed to release a massive amount of their heavily stocked Diesel Oil. The process will begin immediately," Trump posted on his Truth Social network.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The announcement immediately affected global oil markets. US oil prices dropped sharply, falling as much as five per cent at one point, while international benchmark Brent crude briefly slipped below $100 per barrel.</p><h3>Fuel prices become a political concern</h3><p>The reserve release could offer some temporary relief to the Trump administration, but the wider pressure on prices remains as the wars in Iran and Ukraine continue with no end in sight.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That makes affordability a particularly important issue for voters. According to Pew Research, 51 per cent of voters specifically cited prices, inflation and general affordability as their top issue, while another 15 per cent focused directly on the rising cost of living.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fuel prices are therefore becoming an important part of the political debate around the midterms. The issue comes as Trump faces a decline in his approval rating. A recent Reuters survey showed 32 per cent of respondents approving of his performance, while 64 per cent disapproved.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Across major poll aggregators, including RealClearPolling, Ballotpedia and Decision Desk HQ, Democrats hold a six- to eight-percentage-point lead over Republicans nationwide, at approximately 51 per cent for Democrats and 43 per cent for Republicans.</p>

Rising Brent crude and fuel prices linked to the Iran and Ukraine wars are adding to voter concerns over affordability ahead of the 2026 US midterms, prompting Washington and G7 allies to release fuel reserves.

The price of Brent crude oil has emerged as a crucial economic metric ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. The “war premium” linked to the US-Iran conflict is directly affecting fuel prices in America, putting rising costs at petrol pumps at the centre of the political debate, The New York Times reported. National petrol prices are hovering near $4.50 per gallon, while diesel has surged past $6.50 per gallon. As fuel costs rise, they are adding to wider concerns over inflation and affordability, making energy prices an increasingly important issue for voters ahead of the November elections. The pressure is also reaching the White House. With fuel prices becoming a political concern, the Trump administration has been pushing European allies to release strategic oil reserves to help bring prices down. Washington also warned that the United States could impose a ban on diesel exports if Europe did not act. The US administration has argued that increasing the supply of refined products could help ease costs for consumers. A US official, quoted by AFP, said, "It is in Europe's best interest to work with the United States as we pursue multiple pathways to boost the supply of refined products and lower costs for consumers." Also Read: EU dismisses Trump’s diesel export curb threat; Macron urges G7 coordination on releasing reserves G7 agrees to release fuel reserves Washington eventually secured support from its European allies on Friday, when G7 countries agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from their reserves over four months. The agreement is aimed at increasing fuel supplies as prices remain elevated. G7 leaders also agreed to "refrain from export restrictions on energy" and urged other countries to follow the same approach. The seven countries agreed to "a coordinated release through the IEA of 100 million barrels to begin immediately over four months, including a frontloaded substantial diesel release within the first 20 days," according to a joint statement released by French President Emmanuel Macron’s office. Trump welcomed the decision, saying European countries had agreed to release a "massive amount" of diesel from their reserves. Washington has been pushing for measures to curb rising fuel prices linked to the wars in Iran and Ukraine. "Europe has just agreed to release a massive amount of their heavily stocked Diesel Oil. The process will begin immediately," Trump posted on his Truth Social network. The announcement immediately affected global oil markets. US oil prices dropped sharply, falling as much as five per cent at one point, while international benchmark Brent crude briefly slipped below $100 per barrel. Fuel prices become a political concern The reserve release could offer some temporary relief to the Trump administration, but the wider pressure on prices remains as the wars in Iran and Ukraine continue with no end in sight. That makes affordability a particularly important issue for voters. According to Pew Research, 51 per cent of voters specifically cited prices, inflation and general affordability as their top issue, while another 15 per cent focused directly on the rising cost of living. Fuel prices are therefore becoming an important part of the political debate around the midterms. The issue comes as Trump faces a decline in his approval rating. A recent Reuters survey showed 32 per cent of respondents approving of his performance, while 64 per cent disapproved. Across major poll aggregators, including RealClearPolling, Ballotpedia and Decision Desk HQ, Democrats hold a six- to eight-percentage-point lead over Republicans nationwide, at approximately 51 per cent for Democrats and 43 per cent for Republicans.

<p>Rising Brent crude and fuel prices linked to the Iran and Ukraine wars are adding to voter concerns over affordability ahead of the 2026 US midterms, prompting Washington and G7 allies to release fuel reserves.</p>

Brent crude and politics of pump: Fuel prices take centre stage in US midterms

<p>The race for control of the US Congress is entering its final stretch, with the political landscape looking markedly different from the picture seen earlier this year. With the November 3 midterm elections approaching, prediction markets now put the chances of Democrats taking the House of Representatives at roughly 92 per cent. Their chances of winning control of the Senate are lower, but still around 60-63 per cent, according to current Kalshi and Polymarket prices.</p><p>These figures are market-based probabilities, not forecasts of the final result. They can move quickly as new polling, campaign developments and economic news emerge.</p><h2><strong>From February to October</strong></h2><p>The shift is notable because Republicans entered the year with a more favourable political environment and control of both chambers.</p><p>But the picture began changing during the spring and summer. By February, Democrats were already showing strength in national congressional polling. An Economist/YouGov survey conducted February 13 - 16 found Democrats ahead of Republicans by seven percentage points on the congressional ballot, 47 per cent to 40 per cent.</p><p>The latest campaign environment has also brought traditionally Republican states into greater focus. Reuters reported this week that Democrats are increasingly competitive in several states Donald Trump won by double digits in 2024, including Texas and Kansas.</p><h2><strong>Why the Senate remains a tougher fight</strong></h2><p>The Senate map is more complicated than the House. Republicans currently hold a 53 - 47 majority, meaning Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control.</p><p>Several Republican-held seats are now being closely contested, increasing the possible routes to a Democratic Senate majority. But the prediction markets remain considerably less certain about the Senate than the House. Other forecasting systems also show a Democratic advantage while producing different probabilities – another reminder that these numbers can change before voting begins.</p><p>For now, the numbers show how dramatically the midterm battlefield has moved since the beginning of 2026, with Democrats entering October in a considerably stronger position in the market than they were earlier in the year.</p>

US midterm election odds have shifted sharply since February, with prediction markets now giving Democrats about a 92 per cent chance of winning the House and roughly 60-63 per cent for the Senate as GOP loses ground.

The race for control of the US Congress is entering its final stretch, with the political landscape looking markedly different from the picture seen earlier this year. With the November 3 midterm elections approaching, prediction markets now put the chances of Democrats taking the House of Representatives at roughly 92 per cent. Their chances of winning control of the Senate are lower, but still around 60-63 per cent, according to current Kalshi and Polymarket prices. These figures are market-based probabilities, not forecasts of the final result. They can move quickly as new polling, campaign developments and economic news emerge. From February to October The shift is notable because Republicans entered the year with a more favourable political environment and control of both chambers. But the picture began changing during the spring and summer. By February, Democrats were already showing strength in national congressional polling. An Economist/YouGov survey conducted February 13 - 16 found Democrats ahead of Republicans by seven percentage points on the congressional ballot, 47 per cent to 40 per cent. The latest campaign environment has also brought traditionally Republican states into greater focus. Reuters reported this week that Democrats are increasingly competitive in several states Donald Trump won by double digits in 2024, including Texas and Kansas. Why the Senate remains a tougher fight The Senate map is more complicated than the House. Republicans currently hold a 53 - 47 majority, meaning Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control. Several Republican-held seats are now being closely contested, increasing the possible routes to a Democratic Senate majority. But the prediction markets remain considerably less certain about the Senate than the House. Other forecasting systems also show a Democratic advantage while producing different probabilities – another reminder that these numbers can change before voting begins. For now, the numbers show how dramatically the midterm battlefield has moved since the beginning of 2026, with Democrats entering October in a considerably stronger position in the market than they were earlier in the year.

<p>US midterm election odds have shifted sharply since February, with prediction markets now giving Democrats about a 92 per cent chance of winning the House and roughly 60-63 per cent for the Senate as GOP loses ground.</p>

US midterm elections 2026: Republicans were favoured in February. Why are Democrats ahead now?

<p>The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier and an additional 9,000 to 10,000 troops in the Middle East as tensions remain between the US and Iran. This comes as the American military is ramping up its military presence in the region as US President Donald Trump weighs the possibility of renewed strikes on Iran after the midterm elections in November. Reportedly, USS Theodore Roosevelt and its strike group “quietly” left San Diego on Sunday (Sep 27) and are expected to reach the region by mid-November.</p><p>Third US carrier group to join Middle East deployment</p><p>According to an Axios report, citing a US official, the Roosevelt will join the two other carrier groups which are already deployed in the Middle East. While USS George H.W. Bush has been in the region since March this year, USS George Washington was sent from Japan during the summer and replaced USS Abraham Lincoln about a month ago following scrutiny over its extended deployment and conditions of sailors.</p><p>The move would mark a significant US military presence in the region with three aircraft carrier strike groups.</p><p>“This means the Middle East region could potentially have up to three aircraft carrier strike groups. This is much more firepower,” the official was quoted as saying by Axios.</p><p>9,000 to 10,000 additional US troops</p><p>According to a Wall Street Journal report, the Pentagon is also deploying the USS Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, carrying Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The report added that the new deployments are expected to bring an additional 9,000 to 10,000 US soldiers to the region. Currently, more than 50,000 American troops are stationed in the Middle East.</p><p>Trump weighs renewed strikes on Iran</p><p>The military buildup comes days after Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and amid uncertainty over stalled diplomatic efforts. Trump has also suggested that the US renewing strikes on Iran following the midterm elections was “possible”.</p><p>On Thursday (Oct 1), Trump threatened that Iran will be “hit very hard” if it is found to be linked to the Flydubai incident. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump was asked whether Iran was involved in the incident.</p><p>“I would say the answer, based on what I’m hearing, is yes but we’re working on it right now,” Trump responded.</p><p>When asked whether the US would retaliate against Iran if it was found responsible, Trump said, “Oh, they’ll be hit very hard, don’t worry.”<br>&nbsp;</p>

The US is sending a third aircraft carrier and up to 10,000 troops to the Middle East as Trump weighs renewed strikes on Iran after November’s midterm elections amid rising tensions with Tehran.

The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier and an additional 9,000 to 10,000 troops in the Middle East as tensions remain between the US and Iran. This comes as the American military is ramping up its military presence in the region as US President Donald Trump weighs the possibility of renewed strikes on Iran after the midterm elections in November. Reportedly, USS Theodore Roosevelt and its strike group “quietly” left San Diego on Sunday (Sep 27) and are expected to reach the region by mid-November. Third US carrier group to join Middle East deployment According to an Axios report, citing a US official, the Roosevelt will join the two other carrier groups which are already deployed in the Middle East. While USS George H.W. Bush has been in the region since March this year, USS George Washington was sent from Japan during the summer and replaced USS Abraham Lincoln about a month ago following scrutiny over its extended deployment and conditions of sailors. The move would mark a significant US military presence in the region with three aircraft carrier strike groups. “This means the Middle East region could potentially have up to three aircraft carrier strike groups. This is much more firepower,” the official was quoted as saying by Axios. 9,000 to 10,000 additional US troops According to a Wall Street Journal report, the Pentagon is also deploying the USS Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, carrying Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The report added that the new deployments are expected to bring an additional 9,000 to 10,000 US soldiers to the region. Currently, more than 50,000 American troops are stationed in the Middle East. Trump weighs renewed strikes on Iran The military buildup comes days after Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and amid uncertainty over stalled diplomatic efforts. Trump has also suggested that the US renewing strikes on Iran following the midterm elections was “possible”. On Thursday (Oct 1), Trump threatened that Iran will be “hit very hard” if it is found to be linked to the Flydubai incident. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump was asked whether Iran was involved in the incident. “I would say the answer, based on what I’m hearing, is yes but we’re working on it right now,” Trump responded. When asked whether the US would retaliate against Iran if it was found responsible, Trump said, “Oh, they’ll be hit very hard, don’t worry.”

<p>The US is sending a third aircraft carrier and up to 10,000 troops to the Middle East as Trump weighs renewed strikes on Iran after November’s midterm elections amid rising tensions with Tehran.</p>

Trump to resume Iran bombing after midterms? US sends third aircraft carrier, 10,000 troops to Middle East

As the Iran war continues, its impact on fuel prices and national security is becoming an important issue for US voters, while recent polls show low approval of Donald Trump's handling of the conflict ahead of the 2026 midterms.

<p>As the Iran war continues, its impact on fuel prices and national security is becoming an important issue for US voters, while recent polls show low approval of Donald Trump's handling of the conflict ahead of the 2026 midterms.</p>

US midterms: Iran war, fuel prices and economy take centre stage

<p>US President Donald Trump has pledged to crisscross the country for Republican candidates in 35 competitive races before the November midterm elections. He will start his campaign in October by stumping in Alabama and Oklahoma, two of the most Republican states. In the first week of October, he will also hold rallies in Durant, Oklahoma, and Mobile, Alabama, where he is sure to attract crowds.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump's larger swing includes stops in Alaska, Florida, Iowa, Ohio and Texas, several of which were once considered safely red but have since become competitive as the US President's net approval rating has fallen sharply in those states since the start of his second term.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Amid this, some Republican leaders in recent weeks are trying to distance themselves from him as they try to appeal to voters beyond Trump's "Make America Great Again" base. Even these leaders have removed or downplayed references to the president on their websites, increasingly voicing opposition to his unpopular war with Iran.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/china-s-military-gamble-the-information-revolution-in-the-pla-china-s-military-future-a-new-strategy-of-speed-over-hardware-1790927467497"><strong> </strong>China's military gamble: The information revolution in the PLA &amp; China’s military future - a new strategy of speed over hardware</a></p><h3>White House on distancing story</h3><p>GOP operatives have spent weeks privately encouraging battleground candidates to put space between themselves and the president, along with his agenda, weeks before the 2026 elections. One notable case: Rep. Byron Donalds appeared to reduce Trump's prominence on his campaign homepage, though his team dismissed the move as "FAKE NEWS" and insisted he remains proud of the endorsement. The White House has pushed back hard on the broader narrative, with one official calling the distancing story something that "could not be further from the truth."</p><p><br>Recent polling from several sources shows Trump's approval ratings sinking to some of the lowest points of his presidency, with voters expressing growing dissatisfaction over his handling of the economy, the war with Iran, and trade policy. At the same time, a notable number of Republicans, including some who have long stood by him, have started publicly parting ways with the president on major policy issues.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Trump's larger swing includes stops in Alaska, Florida, Iowa, Ohio and Texas, several of which were once considered safely red but have since become competitive as the US President's net approval rating has fallen sharply.

US President Donald Trump has pledged to crisscross the country for Republican candidates in 35 competitive races before the November midterm elections. He will start his campaign in October by stumping in Alabama and Oklahoma, two of the most Republican states. In the first week of October, he will also hold rallies in Durant, Oklahoma, and Mobile, Alabama, where he is sure to attract crowds. Trump's larger swing includes stops in Alaska, Florida, Iowa, Ohio and Texas, several of which were once considered safely red but have since become competitive as the US President's net approval rating has fallen sharply in those states since the start of his second term. Amid this, some Republican leaders in recent weeks are trying to distance themselves from him as they try to appeal to voters beyond Trump's "Make America Great Again" base. Even these leaders have removed or downplayed references to the president on their websites, increasingly voicing opposition to his unpopular war with Iran. Also read: China's military gamble: The information revolution in the PLA & China’s military future - a new strategy of speed over hardware White House on distancing story GOP operatives have spent weeks privately encouraging battleground candidates to put space between themselves and the president, along with his agenda, weeks before the 2026 elections. One notable case: Rep. Byron Donalds appeared to reduce Trump's prominence on his campaign homepage, though his team dismissed the move as "FAKE NEWS" and insisted he remains proud of the endorsement. The White House has pushed back hard on the broader narrative, with one official calling the distancing story something that "could not be further from the truth." Recent polling from several sources shows Trump's approval ratings sinking to some of the lowest points of his presidency, with voters expressing growing dissatisfaction over his handling of the economy, the war with Iran, and trade policy. At the same time, a notable number of Republicans, including some who have long stood by him, have started publicly parting ways with the president on major policy issues.

<p>Trump's larger swing includes stops in Alaska, Florida, Iowa, Ohio and Texas, several of which were once considered safely red but have since become competitive as the US President's net approval rating has fallen sharply.</p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump admitted in an interview published on Thursday that he has not ruled out invoking the Insurrection Act or declaring a national emergency around the midterms in November. When asked about the limits of his presidential power, he told Time, "I’m not committing to anything. We’re going to see how it plays out in court."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Time earlier spoke to White House advisers who apparently already have a plan ready if Democrats reclaim either or both the House and the Senate. One of them reportedly said they would be "forced to think more bipartisan", stating, "I would hope that if we win, we can still do that, because for two years we’ve run a completely partisan play." Meanwhile, Trump is concerned that if the Democrats win, they will try to impeach him for a third time.</p><h2><strong>Trump's past threats on invoking the Insurrection Act&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>This is not the first time Trump has threatened to deploy troops via the Insurrection Act of 1807. He did so earlier this year in January after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer killed US citizen Renee Good in Minneapolis, before backing down a day later. “I don’t think there’s any reason right now to use it, but if I needed it, I’d use it," he said.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-in-denton-texas-claims-truck-shipments-hit-the-highest-in-history-under-him-1790913631038"><strong>Trump in Denton, Texas claims truck shipments hit the 'highest in history' under him - 'They're beautiful'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There were widespread demonstrations in Minneapolis after a federal officer shot and injured a man following Renee Good's death. Trump threatened to use the 1807 law. "If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT," Trump said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In June 2025, Trump said he would "certainly" invoke the act as anti-ICE demonstrations took place in Los Angeles. Similar protests happened in Portland, Oregon, in October, and Trump once again threatened to invoke the act. He described both situations as "insurrections".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During his first term as president, Trump said the same following the murder of George Floyd by police in 2020. As protests erupted in Minneapolis, he said he considered sending troops to Minneapolis.</p><h2><strong>History of the Insurrection Act?</strong></h2><p><br>According to the National Constitution Center, in 1807, Vice President Aaron Burr tried to establish a new country in the Louisiana Territory. To confront him, President Thomas Jefferson wanted to use the US military to dismantle Burr’s operations and arrest him. However, the 1795 Militia Act limited him from doing so. The president then petitioned Congress in late 1806 for broader statutory powers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jefferson signed an act authorising "the employment of the land and naval forces of the United States, in cases of insurrections" into law on March 3, 1807. The Insurrection Act was last invoked by former President George HW Bush in May 1992, in response to the Los Angeles riots.</p>

US midterms: Donald Trump said in an interview that he has not ruled out invoking the Insurrection Act during the November midterms. He has made similar threats in the past as well, mostly to quell protests against ICE. 

US President Donald Trump admitted in an interview published on Thursday that he has not ruled out invoking the Insurrection Act or declaring a national emergency around the midterms in November. When asked about the limits of his presidential power, he told Time, "I’m not committing to anything. We’re going to see how it plays out in court." Time earlier spoke to White House advisers who apparently already have a plan ready if Democrats reclaim either or both the House and the Senate. One of them reportedly said they would be "forced to think more bipartisan", stating, "I would hope that if we win, we can still do that, because for two years we’ve run a completely partisan play." Meanwhile, Trump is concerned that if the Democrats win, they will try to impeach him for a third time. Trump's past threats on invoking the Insurrection Act This is not the first time Trump has threatened to deploy troops via the Insurrection Act of 1807. He did so earlier this year in January after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer killed US citizen Renee Good in Minneapolis, before backing down a day later. “I don’t think there’s any reason right now to use it, but if I needed it, I’d use it," he said. Also Read: Trump in Denton, Texas claims truck shipments hit the 'highest in history' under him - 'They're beautiful' There were widespread demonstrations in Minneapolis after a federal officer shot and injured a man following Renee Good's death. Trump threatened to use the 1807 law. "If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT," Trump said. In June 2025, Trump said he would "certainly" invoke the act as anti-ICE demonstrations took place in Los Angeles. Similar protests happened in Portland, Oregon, in October, and Trump once again threatened to invoke the act. He described both situations as "insurrections". During his first term as president, Trump said the same following the murder of George Floyd by police in 2020. As protests erupted in Minneapolis, he said he considered sending troops to Minneapolis. History of the Insurrection Act? According to the National Constitution Center, in 1807, Vice President Aaron Burr tried to establish a new country in the Louisiana Territory. To confront him, President Thomas Jefferson wanted to use the US military to dismantle Burr’s operations and arrest him. However, the 1795 Militia Act limited him from doing so. The president then petitioned Congress in late 1806 for broader statutory powers. Jefferson signed an act authorising "the employment of the land and naval forces of the United States, in cases of insurrections" into law on March 3, 1807. The Insurrection Act was last invoked by former President George HW Bush in May 1992, in response to the Los Angeles riots.

<p>US midterms: Donald Trump said in an interview that he has not ruled out invoking the Insurrection Act during the November midterms. He has made similar threats in the past as well, mostly to quell protests against ICE.&nbsp;</p>

Trump doesn't rule out invoking Insurrection Act during midterms. What is it and his past threats?

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