Trump's Republicans scramble to stop Democratic midterms wave
Republicans are making a final push in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections to prevent Democrats from gaining control of Congress. Polls suggest Democrats are likely to win the House and potentially the Senate, despite President Trump's aggressive campaign efforts.
Why it matters
The outcome of these elections will determine the legislative balance of power and serve as a critical referendum on the Trump presidency.
Washington, United States Republicans in the U.S. made a final push on Sunday (November 1, 2026) to prevent a predicted thumping in U.S. midterm elections where Democrats are gunning to win control of Congress and impose a first political check on President Donald Trump's pursuit of power. Polls show Democrats are all but certain to take the majority from Republicans in the House of Representatives in Tuesday's (November 3) vote and have a real shot at winning the Senate. Trump and Republicans in for a drubbing in mid-terms Trump and Republicans in for a drubbing in mid-terms A forecasting model suggests the Democrats could win 230 of 435 seats in the House and 18 of 35 seats being contested in the Senate Trump and Republicans in for a drubbing in mid-terms storyline 1 But after a decade of Mr.
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