Topic: US midterm elections 2026

Republicans blame Trump after what they call the biggest midterm wave in 50 years

Democrats won upset victories in Texas, Kansas and South Carolina, states described as deep-red. Speaker Mike Johnson has withdrawn from the leadership race, leaving Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan to compete for the speakership.

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Democrats and Republicans make their final pitches before the midterms

Democrats closed on affordability and corruption while Republicans leaned on a financial edge, outspending Democrats $305 million to $256 million in the final week. Polls put Trump's approval at 38% and gave Democrats the edge in the race for the House.