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Americans head to polls in midterm elections seen as referendum on Trump
Control of the Senate and House of Representatives, both currently held by the Republicans, is at stake US midterm elections 2026: latest updates Americans are heading to the polls today in US midterm elections widely seen as a referendum on Donald Trump’s second presidency and a chance for opponent
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What the coverage shows
Most outlets frame the midterms as a referendum on Trump, with The Guardian US, France 24 and the Los Angeles Times saying that most explicitly and CNBC focusing on what the result could mean for Trump’s remaining years. Several pieces center on Trump’s final-day messaging or gestures, including the New York Times, 60 Minutes, The Hill and Newsweek, while The Independent is alone in highlighting Tina Peters and a “near-Martial Law” move. CNBC is also alone in foregrounding midterm election lawsuits and state pushback.
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