How immigration is molding the US midterms: ‘Trump has gone too far’ From restaurants to farms to healthcare, the US president’s hardline policies have reshaped Americans’ daily lives The Guardian - US · Oct 12
Republicans are Also Increasingly Blaming Trump for Rising Prices Ahead of The Midterms, Poll Shows Almost two thirds of Republicans and 76% of independents assign at least some responsibility to the White House for rising costs. International Business Times · Oct 12
US Midterm Elections 2026: The races that will decide control of the US Senate Control of the US Senate will hinge on a small group of closely watched races, with Democrats defending seats in Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire while targeting Republican-held contests in Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Iowa, Texas and Kansas. Democrats need a net gain of four seats for a 51-49… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Six reasons Democrats may fall short of a midterm landslide in November Democrats enter the November 3 midterms with favourable conditions, including Trump’s low approval ratings and voter concern over prices and the Iran war, but several structural factors could limit their gains. Fewer competitive House seats, a difficult Senate map, turnout risks, Republicans’ financial advantage, polling uncertainty and GOP attacks portraying… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Trump faces backlash over plans to import Russian diesel ahead of US midterms US President Donald Trump is facing bipartisan criticism over his decision to allow Russian diesel into the US market, as rising fuel prices linked to the Iran war threaten to become a political liability for his Republican Party ahead of next month's midterm elections. The Times of India · Oct 12
Republican US senator facing re-election settles six-year bakery debt Roger Marshall says he has ‘no idea how this happened’ and repaid bill double for 2020 election watch party treats The Guardian - US · Oct 12
Is Susan Collins a "Teflon" candidate? They’re hoping abortion rights will persuade Democratic women to stick with their party and back Troy Jackson Salon · Oct 12
This year's state legislative elections are the third most competitive since 2010 Welcome to the Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Oct 12
Trump reposts Kid Rock’s rant warning of religious civil war in the US MAGA rapper stokes anti-Islam paranoia in his home state as Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s race against Republican Mike Rogers enters final weeks The Independent UK · Oct 12
Why gerrymandering matters in the 2026 US midterm elections Gerrymandering has become an important factor in the 2026 US House elections as Republican- and Democratic-led states redraw congressional boundaries outside the usual post-census cycle to improve their chances. The new maps may not guarantee victory, but by “packing” or “cracking” voters they can reduce the number of competitive districts,… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Trump-backed Senate hopeful fires back after Democrat calls her ‘unserious’ Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews took their campaign trail sniping to the debate stage Sunday night The Independent UK · Oct 12
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump insists energy ceasefire still holds and lashes out at diesel deal critics Moscow says it is ready to increase diesel output to pre-war levels, but Ukraine's allies say this will only fuel Vladimir Putin's war The Independent UK · Oct 12
Trump Delivers Speech to Rows of Empty Seats Deep in the Heart of His Republican Stronghold, Report Says Photographs showed empty rows behind Donald Trump at his Mobile rally as he urged voters to support Republican candidates ahead of the US midterm elections. International Business Times UK · Oct 12
MAGA Star Kid Rock Tells Trump Supporters 'We Will Never Be One Nation Under Mohammed' at Tennessee Rally Kid Rock invoked religious freedom and criticised Islamist extremism at Trump's Tennessee rally, declaring America would never be 'one nation under Mohammed'. International Business Times UK · Oct 11
International Business Times UK · Oct 11 Republican Facing Child Rape Charges Could Become Louisiana Police Chief After Opponent Withdraws From Election Christopher Paul is expected to win Elizabeth's police chief election unopposed after his opponent withdrew over Hatch Act concerns, despite pending allegations involving two girls.
The Independent UK · Oct 11 The hidden Trump voter problem that could upend Democrats’ blue wave IN FULL
The Independent UK · Oct 11 Trump says MAGA fans would even support him saying ‘stupid things’ IN FULL
The Times of India · Oct 11 US midterm elections: Indian-origin hopefuls widen political reach; MAGA backlash tests acceptance TOI Correspondent from Washington: The daughter of Indian immigrants is challenging one of New York’s most powerful Democrats. In Colorado, an Indian-American Republican is running for attorney general. And across the country, candidates of Indian origin are seeking office under both the Democratic and Republican banners, extending a political presence…
International Business Times · Oct 11 Democrat Candidate In Key Senate Race Reiterates Cost-Of-Living Message Ahead Of Midterms, Dismisses 'Faith'-Related Attacks Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for Senate against Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, said that his opponent's only strategy was attacking his Muslim beliefs.
International Business Times UK · Oct 11 Donald Trump Health Fears Erupt as Body Language Expert Spots 'Frail' Signs in Alabama Rally Speech Body language expert Inbaal Honigman interpreted Donald Trump's podium grip and facial expression at an Alabama rally as possible signs of frailty, but no medical evidence supports the claim.
The Independent UK · Oct 11 Trump tells fans he could say the ‘stupidest things’ and they would cheer. They agree “I could say the stupidest things, and you’d clap. ‘Oh, I love you so — it’s true,” the president told a crowd in Tennessee.
International Business Times UK · Oct 11 US Intelligence Witnesses to 2025 UFO Orb Incident Could Testify Before Congress, Lawmaker Says Republican Congressman Eric Burlison is considering public testimony from US intelligence officials who reported seeing orange orbs near a military base, though no hearing has been announced.
We Got This Covered · Oct 11 Trump announces a deal for 300k tons of Russian oil. 24 hours later, some of his fellow Republicans join the Dems to strip him of his power to do it Trump faces bipartisan pushback
The Economic Times · Oct 11 Trump's tariffs fuel factory job losses, threaten Republican support ahead of US midterms Job losses in battleground states have led to political shifts among workers who previously supported Republicans. This includes individuals affected by President Trump's tariffs, which some blame for layoffs and company closures. Many voters are expressing dissatisfaction with the economic impact of these trade policies. Democratic candidates are likely to…
We Got This Covered · Oct 11 Abdul El-Sayed hears Sen. John Kennedy claim he sleeps in a bin Laden jersey. Then he hits back: ‘Rich coming from someone who wears his bed sheets’ A reporter pointed out that El Sayed never publicly backed bin Laden.