US midterms 2026: what is at stake for Trump and Congress
Americans vote on November 3 for the House, a third of the Senate and 36 governors, with Trump's approval at a record low and $3.8bn spent on ads.
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Pentagon lends 'heat ray' weapon to US border agency for Mexico border
The Pentagon has lent its Active Denial System, a beam that makes skin feel as if it is burning, to the Department of Homeland Security for border use.
Nearly 1,000 evacuated after chemical tank explodes in Toledo, Ohio
A tank of glycidyl methacrylate exploded at a Toledo facility, forcing 983 people from their homes; officials say the chemical may stay explosive for 12 hours.
US states prepare to shadow Justice Department election monitors
Minnesota and California plan to track federal monitors during the November 3 midterms, as the Justice Department prepares to send about 1,000 to all 50 states.
Trump's approval falls to record low of 31% before US midterms
A Reuters/Ipsos poll put Trump's approval at a record low of 31%, with Democrats 12 points ahead, as he warned Kansans the US would 'burn' like France.
Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in separation referendum
Albertans voted to stay in Canada in the province's first separation referendum, with 76% backing remain when CBC called it, a win for PM Mark Carney.
Alberta votes on whether to start a path to leaving Canada
Alberta decides on Monday whether to pursue a binding independence referendum. Polls show under a quarter back leaving, but turnout is the unknown, AFP reports.
US probe into Ilhan Omar's immigration papers could aim at deportation
The raid on Ilhan Omar's home stems from a probe into her immigration papers, and one aim could be to strip her citizenship and deport her, sources said.
Fired FBI agents who investigated Trump sue Kash Patel
Nine former FBI employees who worked on the Trump classified documents case sued FBI Director Kash Patel, saying they were fired to settle a personal vendetta.
Teen gunman kills three children and a teacher at Oregon elementary school
A 16-year-old shot dead three children and a teacher at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, before an armed member of the community killed him, police said.
Trump administration asks Greece envoy Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
The White House asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign over reports she sought money from a Trump supporter and took lavish hospitality.
US agents raid Ilhan Omar's home weeks before midterm elections
Homeland Security agents searched Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Washington-area home in an immigration fraud probe, which she called political intimidation.
Trump casts doubt on livestreaming Fort Hood gunman's execution
Trump said officials are still deciding whether to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution, as Vance, the UN and senators from both parties criticised the plan.