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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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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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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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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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'No Kings' rallies push early voting ahead of US midterm elections
Organizers of the "No Kings" protests, known for their anti-Trump sentiment, are urging Americans to vote early in the November 3 midterm elections, as Republicans face tough races to retain control of Congress.
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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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Katie Zacharia out as Trump's White House press secretary
Zacharia was on shaky ground from her first White House press conference and over questions about her claims of being a lawyer despite not passing a bar exam.
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Elon Musk cash infusion helps GOP Senate super PAC raise record $273 million
Elon Musk gave a record $158 million to the GOP’s Senate Leadership Fund, boosting its war chest as Republicans pour money into Texas to defend Ken Paxton.
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Outcry over US plans to livestream firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week announced plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, triggering a backlash among Republicans in Congress, religious leaders and international observers. The event would be extraordinary, even for a country that has long employed capital punishment. A government execution has never been broadcast or livestreamed, according to death penalty experts, and the US military has not executed anyone by firing squad since 1945. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert tells us more.
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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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Republicans weigh midterms strategy, pour money into campaigns even in red states
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday Republicans face an equally difficult fight to retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November's midterm elections, despite forecasts suggesting a considerably tougher contest in the House. Yet the party is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into defending congressional and state-level seats once considered safely red. In some states, notably North Carolina and Georgia, they appear to be scaling back their ambitions – shifting resources to other Republican strongholds where Democrats are mounting unexpected challenges, as FR
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How Trump’s tariffs and Iran war are becoming liabilities in Michigan’s Senate race
Republicans are largely leaving Trump out of general election ads, with some battleground candidates breaking from him on tariffs and Iran.
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More Republicans come out against Trump's diesel deal with Putin
Senators told Trump, the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin "will not achieve just ends, nor will it benefit Americans."
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Trump’s use of Russian diesel fuel, at Ukraine’s expense, sparks controversy in the US
Donald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has sparked fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the upcoming midterm elections put pressure on his administration. His approach to the Ukraine war has also drawn controversy, with calls for Kyiv to hold elections and claims of an energy ceasefire announced without clear agreement from the parties involved. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis.
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Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections
The barrage of spending comes as Republicans fight to overcome Trump's slipping popularity and cost of living concerns.
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Midterms: "It does look like the Republicans will lose control of the House of Representatives"
Most of the political world is focused on next month's midterm elections in the US. "It does look like the Republicans will lose control of the House of Representatives," says our guest, Bruce Stokes, a visiting senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States.
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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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Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
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US Republicans, independents express low trust in election integrity: Poll
A Gallup survey highlights a deep – and historic – partisan divide over confidence in the country's elections.