#US midterm elections 2026

Health

Early voting begins in midterms as campaign shifts focus to cost of living and Iran war – US politics live

Campaigning or control of Congress is expected to ramp up as some states open early voting

Sep 17, 2026 4 min read

Automobile

US Institute of Peace files emergency motion to block carving of Trump’s name into facade of its headquarters – as it happened

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Sep 17, 2026 38 min read

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Democrats say supreme court rejection of Trump mail ballot restrictions will ensure ‘safe, secure and accurate elections’ – US politics live

Comments come after court on Monday rejected the president’s mail ballot restrictions ahead of the November midterm elec...

Sep 14, 2026 6 min read

Finance

Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms

Plan to give US adults $5,000 has been greeted with incredulity across the political spectrum as well as outrage

Sep 13, 2026 3 min read

Health

‘I’m on the ticket’: Trump implores Republicans to vote in November at unusual midterm convention

The president demonised Democrats in an attempt to wangle votes in midterms despite backlash over Iran war

Sep 10, 2026 7 min read

Health

Trump doubles down on pledge of $5,000 payments if his party retains control of Congress on second night of convention – as it happened

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Sep 10, 2026 50 min read

Health

JD Vance pitches himself as Trump’s political heir on day two of Republican midterm convention

Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audience

Sep 10, 2026 6 min read

Automobile

Steve Hilton vows to abolish California DMV if elected governor

Republican calls department of motor vehicles a ‘bloated bureaucracy’ as he seeks to boost his longshot campaign

Sep 10, 2026 2 min read