US midterm elections

Former officials and voting rights experts have expressed skepticism regarding a pledge by the Trump administration to send 1,000 monitors across the country for US midterm elections. Questions have also been raised concerning the Department of Justice's ability to recruit people and manage such an operation.

Chevron and Exxon reported significant earnings increases as President Trump threatened potential price interventions. The companies' rising profits coincide with heightened political scrutiny ahead of the US midterm elections.

Three-quarters of Americans believe Donald Trump is not addressing the country’s most important problems, and two-thirds think he prioritizes himself over US needs, according to a CNN poll. Trump’s approval rating is 34%, with midterms approaching where Republicans are expected to lose congressional control.

President Sheinbaum addressed Stephen Miller's claims about Mexico's justice and political systems during her Tuesday mañanera, asserting coordination with the U.S. and emphasizing democratic governance. She also dismissed criticism of the Ernesto Ruffo case as political persecution, calling it a criminal matter, and updated on a pending fracking feasibility assessment.

HSBC Holdings Plc’s Max Kettner advises equity investors to reduce exposure following this earnings season, citing risks from stretched market sentiment, a weakening fiscal impulse, and uncertainty around the US midterm elections.

U.S. gas prices have risen to an average of $4 per gallon as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran, with regional price variations due to supply and tax differences. Oil prices have increased amid the conflict, impacting global affordability and potentially influencing U.S. midterm elections.

China dismissed President Donald Trump's accusations that Beijing influenced the 2020 U.S. election and 2018 midterms as 'entirely fabricated.' Trump cited CIA documents claiming China's policy aimed to reduce the U.S. president's votes, while China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian denied interference and urged the U.S. to avoid politicizing China in elections.

Over half of House Democrats voted to cut Israel aid, reflecting a growing split within the Democratic leadership. The vote is considered a test ahead of the US midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress.

Israel’s war in Gaza is influencing US midterm races, with the Democratic party showing divisions between progressive and moderate factions. A Senate race in Michigan highlighted these tensions during a recent debate.

President Trump accused of trying to rig the US midterm elections after firing three members of the Election Assistance Commission, paralyzing the agency responsible for election administration. The move is described as a 'brazen attempt' to control elections.

Melat Kiros, a Democratic Socialist, won the Colorado primary, marking a challenge to Democratic Party leaders ahead of the US midterm elections.

Trump has announced a 2026 Republican midterm convention, described as 'a rally like none other.' The Republican Party aims to maintain control of both chambers of Congress in the upcoming US midterm elections.

Canada's former trade chief says a tariff deal with the U.S. is unlikely before the U.S. midterm elections. The statement highlights ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the U.S.

Trump accuses Iran of delaying peace talks until the US midterm elections to gain better terms, threatening Oman in the process. The president made these claims during a White House cabinet meeting on May 27.

US President Donald Trump stated he is 'not satisfied' with the current terms of negotiations with Iran and suggested he can 'outwait' the country. The White House dismissed a draft memorandum of understanding published by Iranian media as a 'complete fabrication,' while markets reacted positively with falling oil prices after the US Secretary of State expressed support for the talks.

South Carolina Republicans rejected a rapid redistricting effort in a 26-18 state senate vote, defying Donald Trump's push to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2022 midterms. The bid aimed to split Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn's district, a move intended to boost GOP gerrymandering advantages.

South Carolina Republican lawmakers rejected a rapid redistricting effort aimed at reducing Democratic influence in Jim Clyburn’s congressional district ahead of the 2022 midterms. The state senate voted 26-18 against mid-decade redistricting in a special session, defying pressure from Donald Trump and halting plans to gerrymander Republican gains.

US midterm voters strongly support the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), with 74% backing funding and 80% citing a moral obligation to support HIV/AIDS treatment. The Trump administration's cuts to the program, which has bipartisan history, may face political backlash ahead of the midterms.

US midterm voters strongly support the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar), with 74% backing its funding and 80% citing a moral obligation to support HIV/Aids treatment. The Trump administration’s cuts to Pepfar face potential backlash as voters increasingly favor candidates who endorse the program.

AI is becoming a major factor in US elections, with venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz emerging as the largest midterm donor to support pro-AI candidates. Meanwhile, 70% of Americans oppose data centers in their areas, and a New York City Democratic primary has become a battleground over AI regulation policy.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional district map into law, giving Republicans an advantage in four additional races in November's midterm elections. The map was approved by DeSantis on Monday. This move is expected to impact the US midterms.