WASHINGTON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that there was not much a Democrat-led House of Representatives could do to stop the Trump administration's agenda. "I think there's very little,

With early voting for the November midterm elections underway, candidates are making their final push to reach voters.

Most voters expect well-run 2026 midterms, but Republicans and Democrats differ on noncitizen voting safeguards and whether eligible citizens can vote if they choose to.

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s record-low popularity, voter frustration over the cost of living and a fierce immigration fight are shaping the November 3 midterm elections,

WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Early voting has been underway for weeks ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, when US ⁠voters will ⁠elect members of the House of Representatives and Senate and governors in ⁠states across the country.

Early voting is underway in many states across the U.S. ahead of the November midterms.

Like so many Americans, Jenny Escolastico has watched wearily as the cost of living has risen, straining her household budget. But as a mother of two children under 5, she faces added pressure that could shape how she votes in November: childcare costs.

The Texas attorney general’s powers could come under scrutiny in a close Senate contest, though election experts say courts would likely constrain him.

Washington. Races for federal, state and city office are in the last weeks of campaigning before election day. Public debates and campaign events have explored statewide initiatives and contested house races.

Democrat David Jolly appeared with former President Bill Clinton in Hollywood, and Republican Byron Donalds drew a standing-room crowd in Westchester.

Five candidates are running for two seats on the five-member Rancho Santa Margarita City Council in Districts 1 and 2. Incumbent Brad McGirr faced no opposition in District 4.