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US midterms: Republicans face tough battle to keep Congress

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The US midterm elections, scheduled for November 3, will be a key test for President Donald Trump and his party. Voters will elect the entire House of Representatives, a third of the Senate, and several governors. According to Le Figaro, the outcome will shape Trump's room for maneuver until 2028. RFI reports that the vote will be very difficult for Republicans, and Trump is trying to limit the damage with major announcements, from promises of cash payments to presidential pardons. Former Obama economic adviser Jason Furman told Libération that "all this economic discontent, combined with Trump's actions, plays against the Republicans." Sveriges Radio correspondent Ginna Lindberg notes that Trump is trying to make the election about himself, and the question is who benefits most from him being the Republicans' big campaign locomotive. Vox points out that cold weather and high prices could flip the Senate, also citing liabilities such as mass pardons of January 6 convictions and ICE killings of US citizens. La Repubblica reports that Democrats are already preparing a 100-day agenda that includes removing tariffs, funding healthcare, stopping the war with Iran, and reaching out to allied countries.

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  1. · Le Figaro (outlet profile)

    Midterms 2026 : comprendre les prochaines élections américaines grâce aux cartes. INFOGRAPHIE – Les élections américaines de mi-mandat, les « Midterms », se tiendront le 3 novembre. Les électeurs renouvelleront toute la…

  2. · RFI (outlet profile)

    Midterms aux États-Unis: Donald Trump multiplie les promesses pour tenter de séduire les électeurs. A moins de trois semaines des élections de mi-mandat, le scrutin s’annonce très difficile pour les républicains. Pour l…

  3. · Libération (outlet profile)

    Midterms : «Tout ce mécontentement économique, combiné aux actions de Trump, joue contre les républicains», estime Jason Furman. L’ancien conseiller économique de Barack Obama, aujourd’hui professeur à Harvard, analyse…

  4. · Sveriges Radio Ekot (outlet profile)

    Ginna Lindberg: ”Trump försöker få valet att handla om honom”. I USA går valrörelsen in på slutspurten inför mellanårsvalet den 3:e november. Makten i kongressen står på spel, och president Donald Trump har intensifiera…

  5. · Vox (outlet profile)

    Cold weather and high prices could flip the Senate. This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Throughout his s…

  6. · La Repubblica (outlet profile)

    Midterm, l’agenda dei democratici Usa: “Così in 100 giorni abbatteremo il trumpismo”. L’asinello già assapora la riconquista del Congresso. “Via i dazi, fondi alla sanità, stop alla guerra con l’Iran e mano tesa ai Paes…

Factual core

  • The US midterm elections will take place on November 3, 2026.
  • The Republican majority in Congress is at risk in the election.
  • President Donald Trump has intensified his efforts to save the Republican majority in Congress.

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