Midterm elections

The US midterm elections on 3 November marked a major political shift, as Democrats succeeded in wresting control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate from the Republicans—a sweeping…

Despite the war's unpopularity, Trump seems determined to press on until he can claim a decisive victory, whether by diplomacy, force, or a combination of the two

Republicans face a tumultuous new era

The significance of the US midterm elections taking place on 3 November goes beyond filling seats in Congress and state legislatures. It is effectively a referendum on Donald Trump's performance and…

Trump's failure to deliver on promises made during his election campaign, including ending US involvement in wars and easing the cost of living, is set to hurt him and the Republicans in the polls

Historically, the incumbent party loses seats in the midterms, but Trump's unkept promises on the cost of living and no new wars are paving the way for a Democrat tsunami

It won't help consumers, won't help Kyiv, and won't mean riches for Moscow

US midterm elections in November will determine control of Congress. Typically, these contests come down to local issues and local personalities, but Donald Trump wants to change that