Keywords: 2026 midterm elections


Obama Criticizes Trump’s Iran War, Defending Diplomacy as an Alternative to Military Action

Former US President Barack Obama has renewed his criticism of President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran, arguing that the military conflict has come at a significant cost to the United States and questioning whether the strategy has delivered the results promised by the administration. Speaking......

US-Canada Trade War Becomes an Electoral Liability for Republicans in Key States

The economic consequences of President Donald Trump’s trade confrontation with Canada are becoming a political concern for Republicans preparing for the November 2026 midterm elections. In states where businesses and communities depend heavily on cross-border commerce, rising costs and declining......

Trump announces $90 Medicare payment for more than 20 million seniors

US President Donald Trump has announced a one-time $90 payment for more than 20 million people enrolled in Medicare, with the money intended to help cover the cost of their Medicare Part B premiums. According to the White House, the payments will begin in early October. Most eligible beneficiaries will......

US election observer decision raises scrutiny ahead of 2026 midterms

The United States will not invite the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to observe the 2026 midterm elections, marking the first U.S. federal election since 2002 to take place without an OSCE observation mission. The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights......

Trump attacks Supreme Court after it blocks new mail voting restrictions

President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of the US Supreme Court after the justices declined to allow his administration to implement new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The dispute has become part of a broader legal battle over the federal government’s......

Trump’s approval rating falls to a new low as midterm elections approach

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33%, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll, marking one of the weakest levels recorded during his current term as the November midterm elections draw closer. The survey found that 62% of respondents disapproved of Trump’s performance,......

Democrats prepare Trump investigations if they regain House majority

Democrats in the US House of Representatives are preparing a wide-ranging investigative campaign that could begin if the party wins control of the chamber in the November 2026 midterm elections, according to people familiar with internal discussions. Rather than immediately pursuing another impeachment......

Hochul considers redistricting New York to counter GOP maneuvers in Texas

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is open to the idea of redrawing the state’s congressional districts to bolster Democratic representation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Her remarks come as former President Donald Trump pushes for redistricting in Republican-dominated......

Trump threatens Musk over potential support for Democrats

In a bold warning, U.S. President Donald Trump has cautioned tech billionaire Elon Musk about facing “serious consequences” if he decides to financially back Democratic candidates in the 2026 midterm elections. Musk, once a major supporter of Trump’s campaign, is now entangled in a......