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After a relatively disciplined start to Trump's second term, a series of personnel scandals — the firing of a press secretary after five days, rumors of replacing chief of staff Susie Wiles, conflicts among allies — revived memories of the chaos of his first term. The White House denies internal feuds, while Republicans fear the impact of the president's low approval ratings on the November elections.
Sevara AzamovaEarly voting has opened in Texas ahead of the November midterm elections. Polls show Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones slightly ahead of incumbent Governor Greg Abbott, and James Talarico slightly ahead of Republican Senator Ken Paxton. Democrats are betting on voter discontent over prices and the war in the Middle East, while Republicans rely on Trump supporters' turnout.
Aziz KarimovPolling stations for early voting opened in Texas, South Carolina, Arkansas, Alaska, Colorado and Connecticut. Voters will choose the entire House of Representatives, a third of the Senate, governors and state legislatures. Attention is focused on Senate races in southern states.
Aziz KarimovFor the first time in decades, Texas Democrats hope for a breakthrough in the November 3 elections. Polls show James Talarico tied with or ahead of Republican Ken Paxton in the Senate race, while Governor Greg Abbott faces an unexpectedly close contest against Gina Hinojosa. Discontent over immigration raids and the cost of living is testing Trump's support as he actively campaigns for Paxton.
Otabek YusupovAccording to an NBC News poll, 71% of Americans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction — the highest figure of Trump's second term. The president's approval has dropped to 34%, while 51% strongly disapprove of his performance. Among registered voters, 55% prefer Democrats in Congress versus 45% for Republicans — one week before the midterm elections on November 3.
Otabek YusupovDonald Trump has repeatedly publicly insulted Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, calling her 'garbage.' On October 12, 2026, federal authorities conducted a raid on her home in a case concerning possible false statements in immigration documents. Critics call the raid political intimidation and election interference; Omar denies all accusations.
Otabek YusupovOn Saturday, October 17, the 'No Kings' movement organized more than 3,000 events across the US under the slogan 'No Kings: Vote Early'. Unlike previous actions aimed against Donald Trump's policies, this time the emphasis is on mobilizing voters for the midterm elections on November 3. Organizers call the day nonpartisan; Trump's opponents fear attempts to challenge the results.
Otabek YusupovAFP sums up the week ahead of the November 3 midterm elections: Democrat James Talarico debunked rumors of hospitalization in a psychiatric clinic, a Republican committee aired an ad in the wrong Portland, the Trump administration is sending payments to voters, and several states are investigating letters with suspicious substances.
Aziz KarimovThe US federal budget deficit in fiscal year 2026 reached $1.99 trillion, up 12% and the highest since 2021. Rising spending, record interest payments on the national debt, and customs duty refunds following a Supreme Court ruling outweighed revenue growth. The data was published less than three weeks before the midterm elections.
Dilnoza RahimovaThe FBI and the US Postal Inspection Service are investigating the mailing of letters with suspicious substances to the offices of at least five Democratic senators and election authorities in several states. Some letters were intercepted, an office in Louisiana was evacuated, but no harmful substances were found. The incident occurred a few weeks before the midterm elections.
Otabek YusupovAt a meeting with Republican supporters in Ohio, Donald Trump said he would 'very much like' to remain president for a third term. According to the Associated Press, after his remarks about Republicans winning the midterm elections in November, rally attendees chanted 'Four more years!'. Trump's wish contradicts the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, which limits the presidency to two terms.
Otabek YusupovThe rapid expansion of data centers in the US has sparked a wave of public discontent: the number of protest groups has grown to 833, and politicians from both parties are being forced to shift positions, diverging from Trump, who called the protests a 'sick conspiracy'.
Otabek YusupovThe US Consumer Price Index rose 3.7% year-over-year in September, up from 3.4% in August, exceeding economists' forecasts. Core inflation accelerated to 2.6%. The main driver was a 9.1% monthly gasoline price increase due to the war with Iran. The data strengthened expectations of another Fed rate hike at the October 27–28 meeting.
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