Trump commits more than $400m ahead of high-stakes midterm elections
The president’s Republican Party seeks to maintain its hold over both chambers of Congress, despite declining polls.
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Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli legislative elections
In a social media post ahead of the October 27 election, Trump calls Netanyahu a ‘Strong, Brave, and Brilliant’ leader.
From: NewsFeed
Why is Trump now encouraging mail-in voting?
Donald Trump has spent years claiming mail-in voting is corrupt. Al Jazeera’s Noor Wazwaz explains.
Published On 18 Oct 2026
There is no split in MAGA
But there is an attempt to redefine who the movement includes and what it stands for.
Ilhan Omar’s lawyers demand the return of property seized in house raid
Omar’s legal team says the search violated safeguards designed to protect constitutional rights of members of Congress.
AOC transfers $1m to Michigan candidate El-Sayed in progressive push
Progressive stalwart, who is seen as potential 2028 candidate, says she wants to combat ‘smears’ against El-Sayed.
How Iran messaging highlights cost of war ahead of US midterm elections
Through statements in English, Iranian officials are emphasising gas prices and issues with the US economy.
From: Head to Head
Progressives, AIPAC and the future of the Democratic Party
Mehdi Hasan goes Head to Head with ex-Biden official Neera Tanden on the Democratic Party’s chances in the US midterms.
Published On 16 Oct 2026
Trump administration sues California over noncitizens on voter rolls
Lawsuit comes weeks before midterm elections and follows debunked claims of noncitizens voting in various states.
ICE tactics spark debate before pivotal US midterm elections
Polls have found that Trump’s hardline immigration enforcement effort has divided voters before the 2026 midterm race.
Ahead of US midterms, voters are frustrated with Trump, want change: Poll
Widespread voter disillusionment and pocketbook anxieties set a volatile stage for the GOP weeks before election night.
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