# US midterms test Republican control of Congress as Trump struggles in polls

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/americans-head-to-the-polls-for-elections-that-could-define-trumps-closing-chapter/
- Published: 2026-11-03T05:00:43+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T08:08:12+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq2d6k4r5n9ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Midterms will decide control of Congress.
- High prices are putting Republicans under pressure.
- Democrats see Senate openings in traditionally Republican states.

## Summary

Donald Trump’s Republicans face a difficult test in Tuesday’s midterm elections, which will decide control of Congress and could shape the final two years of his presidency. Rising living costs, low approval ratings and public concern about the war with Iran have put the party on the defensive, including in states it has traditionally won comfortably.

Fuel prices have climbed sharply: diesel rose from $3.75 a gallon before the war began in February to a record $6.52 in September, while inflation increased from 3% when Trump took office to 3.7%. Republicans have spent heavily on advertising and Trump has campaigned in Iowa and Kansas, as Democrats see viable Senate opportunities in states including Texas, Ohio and Kansas. The article’s account of voter views is cut off before it reaches its conclusion.

---
Summarised by TalkFuse (https://talkfuse.com/). Quote the original publisher for the reporting and link this page for the summary and discussion.