Polls Close in Midterm Elections as Americans Vote on Trump's Agenda
Voting is underway across the nation in high-stakes midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and define the final years of Trump's presidency.
Polls have begun closing in the 2026 midterm elections as millions of Americans cast ballots in races expected to serve as a referendum on Trump's second term. The Department of Justice deployed 1,000 election monitors across all 50 states. Early voting shattered previous records, though surveys indicate most voters remain unhappy with the economy and the direction of the country.
Control of both chambers of Congress hangs in the balance, with key Senate races across multiple states likely to determine which party will hold the majority next year. Democrats have expressed optimism about retaking the Senate and potentially achieving significant gains in the House, while Republicans have signaled concerns about turnout and voter enthusiasm heading into election night.
Trump announced during the campaign that the U.S. will halt $4 billion in annual aid to Israel by the end of the year, a statement he said came after talks with Netanyahu. The announcement drew scrutiny and warnings from observers regarding the implications for American military support to Israel.
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The midterm elections come amid several other significant developments, including U.S. military strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island and an ongoing Justice Department probe into Alaska's Senate race with new subpoenas and target letters. A private jet crash in Florida that killed nine people and a runner who died during the NYC Marathon also made headlines on Election Day.
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