US midterm elections 2026

In the 2026 US midterms, Democrats hope to wrest the Congressional majority from Donald Trump’s Republicans.

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How secure are the US midterm elections?

How secure are the US midterm elections?

DW examines election security, voter trust and challenges in Nevada in the lead up to the US midterms.Politics10/29/2026October 29, 202605:06 min

Why the US central bank chose to keep interest rates steady

Why the US central bank chose to keep interest rates steady

Days before the US midterm elections 2026, the Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady.Politics10/29/2026October 29, 202612:11 min

US midterms: What you need to know

US midterms: What you need to know

US voters are electing a new Congress. The results will be a judgment on Donald Trump’s second term as president.Politics10/28/2026October 28, 2026

Why Trump’s Republican base is showing signs of cracks

Why Trump’s Republican base is showing signs of cracks

High prices hurt Trump in polls as he fights to stop a Democratic wave in Congress.Politics10/27/2026October 27, 202603:39 min

Rotten food, sex and politics: What connects them?

Rotten food, sex and politics: What connects them?

Ahead of the US midterm elections, does disgust shape our politics, or do our beliefs shape what we find disgusting?Science10/26/2026October 26, 2026

Michigan Senate race splits Arab and Jewish communities

Michigan Senate race splits Arab and Jewish communities

US Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers is pulling Arab and Jewish communities in different directions.Politics10/25/2026October 25, 202609:32 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight

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America’s AI race: Are the risks being ignored?

US President Donald Trump says AI is the future. But a growing number of voters are worried about the risks.Politics10/24/2026October 24, 202605:15 min

Women candidates could make history in US midterms

Women may be about to win some historic victories in the US midterm elections on November 3.Politics10/10/2026October 10, 2026

US midterms: Is Trump campaigning at taxpayers’ expense?

Trump is campaigning hard for the upcoming midterm elections, with promises that could cost taxpayers $1 trillion.Politics10/07/2026October 7, 2026All content (27) on this topic

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