Trump Faces Midterm Reckoning as Democrats Target House, Senate — SkimNews
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- Trump faces a midterm verdict with approval near historic lows, dragged down by voter frustration over the Iran war and rising fuel prices
- Democrats are favored to win the House, needing 13 of 47 competitive races, while Senate control hinges on contests in deeply red states like Kansas and Texas
- Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers face off in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race, where a cross-party endorsement from Democrat Haley Stevens has upended expectations
- Trump's Justice Department filed lawsuits in Alaska and California to block ballot certifications, breaking from precedent and prompting Supreme Court rejection in the latter case
- James Talarico campaigns in Texas as Democrats seek a breakthrough in the GOP stronghold, while Ken Paxton benefits from Elon Musk’s massive financial backing
- Mary Peltola denies involvement in a scheme to confuse voters with a same-name Republican candidate, as Trump’s DOJ launches a criminal probe in Alaska
Why it matters: Control of Congress could shift based on races in states Trump won by double digits, with Democrats poised to investigate the administration or block appointments if they gain either chamber. The Justice Department’s election interventions mark a break from norms, raising stakes for democratic integrity.
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