the Guardian

The US midterm races that will decide control of Congress – mapped

These graphics explain what the Democrats would need to do to flip the Senate and House of Representatives

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Top GOP group pauses spending in North Carolina in latest Senate warning sign | CNN Politics

National Republicans are starting to make major moves to divert resources away from the North Carolina Senate race where GOP candidate Michael Whatley has long been trailing in polls.

The Hill

Iran urges Americans to rally against Trump ahead of midterms

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday called on Americans to vote against President Trump ahead of the midterm elections to change U.S. policy toward Tehran and accept th…

The Texas Tribune

2026 Texas congressional races: Who is running and what to know

The state's six most competitive U.S. House contests include four redrawn seats Republicans hope to flip and two where they are playing defense. All are majority Hispanic.

the Guardian

‘Counting window’ seen as high-risk time for Trump to cast doubt on midterm results | First Thing

Experts warn Republicans may try and sow distrust and claim ‘foreign interference’ in crucial hours after counting begins

the Guardian

Republican jitters grow as unpopular Trump fuels midterm ‘bloodbath’ fears

Iran war, rising prices and president’s low ratings give Democrats advantage, but Republicans have poured cash into key races – could it be decisive?

the Guardian

AOC refuses to rule out run against Senate leader Chuck Schumer

‘I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it,’ the progressive US representative says

the Guardian

‘Pretend I’m on the ticket’: Trump hits campaign trail in bid to boost Republican hopes

President stumps for Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina and urges voters to ‘crush the communists’

the Guardian

More Republicans are turning on Iran war as midterms come into view

Three more GOP members voted for war powers resolution to force withdrawal from the conflict as election looms

RTE.ie

Is Donald Trump continuing the history of bribery in US politics?

Offering policy changes for votes is the very essence of democratic elections, but bribery has often featured in American politics

the Guardian

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

CNN

Analysis: The GOP heads into the general election with a significant enthusiasm deficit | CNN Politics

It remains to be seen whether this week’s unusual GOP midterm convention will fire up the base for the final two months of the campaign, but the party clearly needs some help.