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Why do the US midterms matter for Trump and Congress?
Republicans and Democrats jockey for control of Congress, which will set course for Trump's final two years in office.
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Mike Bloomberg spent $80M to boost Democrats in midterms: NYT
Democrats are hopeful that they will regain majority control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November's elections.
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US midterm elections: Trump approval rating falls to new low
With US President Donald Trump’s approval rating falling to a record low of 31%, Republicans are facing mounting concerns ahead of November’s midterm elections. Republicans are at risk of losing control of the House of Representatives, but how big could the Democrats’ gains be? FRANCE 24’s International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani explains.
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Midterms: Trump seizes on unrest in France for political gain
Donald #Trump seizes on unrest in #France to attack immigration and the #Democrats, using the issue as a campaign message ahead of the November 3 US #midterms.
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Trump approval hits record-low 31 percent, polls show Republican struggles
Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Democrats leading by 12 points in generic US congressional ballot surveys against Republicans.
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Can religion help Democrats win in red states? These faith leaders hope so
Roughly nine pastors, seminary students and Sunday school teachers are running as Democrats in the US midterm election.
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US midterms elections: Why data centers are becoming a key issue
With the US midterm elections just weeks away, data centers are emerging as a major political issue for both Republicans and Democrats. There are about 3,000 facilities currently operating in the country. With that number potentially doubling in the coming years, concern – and, in some cases, anger – is growing among voters. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson report from West Virginia.
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Live: France’s CRS riot police deployed again in Paris as unrest continues
France’s CRS riot police have been deployed in Paris on Sunday, a day after nationwide demonstrations saw more than 1,800 people arrested. French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation at 8pm this evening. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver
Republicans and Democrats condemn Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions, saying it undermines support for Ukraine.
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5 midterm money takeaways: Democrats have candidate cash. Republicans have Elon Musk
Democrats outraise Republicans in key Congress races as Elon Musk funds Ken Paxton in Texas and GOP groups aligned with Trump.
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Midterms 2026: Can Democrats capitalise on Latino voter regret?
In 2024, a 46 percent share of the Latino vote helped propel Donald Trump to the White House. But two years on, polls show that support has plummeted in spectacular fashion. Amid an immigration crackdown, violent ICE raids and the spiraling cost of living, some Latino voters say they regret having backed Trump at the ballot box. Now, as the midterms approach, can the Democrats capitalise on this sense of regret to win back what was once an essential part of their base? France 24 reporters Sam Ball and Barbara Gabel met with Latino voters and local Democrats in Phoenix, Arizona, to find out.
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Democrat Talarico says he raised record $64 million over summer in Texas Senate race
Democrats have not won statewide in Texas since 1994 or a U.S. Senate race there since 1988, but James Talarico is making the state competitive.
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How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections
Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.
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South Texas Latino voters who flipped for Trump in 2024 are up for grabs in 2026
Hispanic and Latino voters swung hard for President Donald Trump in 2024. But in the 2026 midterm election, Democrats are pushing to get them back.
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Trump weighs livestream execution amid bipartisan backlash
Donald Trump said he hasn't decided whether the execution of the Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, after the Pentagon announced it would do so. The plan has been criticized by both Republicans and Democrats.
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Democrats sue US President Trump over taxpayer-funded ad campaign
Trump has faced a bipartisan backlash over ads that critics say violate prohibitions on taxpayer-funded propaganda.
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Trump says Iran could ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles; draws cross-party ire
Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks, as White House disputed their interpretation.
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Unions and Democrats Stump for Federal Film Incentive: ‘We Are So Close to Getting This Done’
A delegation of California Democrats campaigned with union leaders on Tuesday for a federal film incentive as they seek to build momentum to pass the measure by the end of the year. Sen. Adam Schiff and eight Democratic representatives from Southern California argued that the U.S. must counter incentives from 65 other countries that have […]
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Alito plans to stay on Supreme Court, even if Democrats regain Senate: Report
Samuel Alito is one of six conservative justices on the Supreme Court, three of whom were nominated by President Donald Trump.
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Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran war
Trump shifts blame for fuel price hikes to blue states like California and Ukraine strikes on Russian oil refineries.