Trump ramps up rallies as Democrats near House control — SkimNews
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- Trump held rallies in Florida, Iowa, and Kansas, targeting states he previously won but where Republicans now face competitive races, signaling a defensive posture ahead of the midterms.
- Trump shifted focus from rising fuel, grocery, and healthcare prices—exacerbated by the eight-month Iran war—by accusing Democrats of threatening families with economic collapse and radical social policies.
- Haley Stevens, a Democratic congresswoman who lost her party’s Senate nomination, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, drawing condemnation from Democrats and praise from Trump, who called her 'very brave'.
- A judge in Alaska dismissed the Trump administration’s attempt to delay certifying election results over ballot name confusion, rejecting claims that could have undermined the legitimacy of a Republican loss.
- Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed confidence in a Democratic takeover of the House, as national polls and a Harvard forecasting model show strong momentum: NBC has Democrats leading by 7 points and Harvard gives them a 96% chance of winning the House.
- Republicans risk losing their slim majorities in both chambers, which would block Trump’s agenda, enable congressional investigations, and shift power ahead of the 2028 presidential race.
Why it matters: Trump’s last-minute rallies and fear-based appeals highlight a campaign scrambling to hold ground as Democrats gain in polls, with a potential shift in Congress threatening to halt his agenda and trigger investigations—directly impacting policy on inflation, healthcare, and immigration that voters cite as top concerns.
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