The 2026 midterm battle has entered its final stretch and the elections are just hours away. Soon the U.S. will have an idea of how the remainder of President Donald Trump’s second term might go. The cost of living, the war in Iran and the expansion of data centers have all come under scrutiny, with Democrats hoping to capitalize on voter frustrations and make gains in Congress.
Campaigns in states including Ohio, Texas and Alaska have drawn global attention, with bitter political feuds, mounting tensions and accusations of voter fraud putting the spotlight on key contests. Newsweek readers have been sharing their thoughts on the candidates, President Trump’s campaigns and what a win for either party could mean for the future of the country. Want to join The Conversation?
Original Article: Trump Says He Doesn’t ‘Give A Damn’ About Gas Prices As US Making ‘Fortune’ What To Know: One of the key topics in the lead up to the midterms is affordability, especially when it comes to gas prices. During a rally over the weekend, President Trump said he does not "give a damn" about potential criticism of his remarks boasting that the United States is making a "fortune" from high oil prices. Reader Comment: “Americans pay more, oil companies make a fortune, and Trump calls it a national success.
Apparently, the American Dream now runs on premium gasoline -- while ordinary American people are left running on empty.” schinud omsub Why It Stood Out: This reader takes issue with Trump’s dismissal of criticism over high gas prices, highlighting the contrast between rising costs for consumers and increased profits for oil companies. Original Article: Donald Trump Holds Mississippi Rally as GOP Anxiety Grows in Deep South What To Know: Trump held a rally in Corinth, Mississippi, Monday night for Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who faces an unexpectedly competitive challenge from Democrat Scott Colom, a district attorney from Columbus. Trump won the state by about 23 points in 2024.
Reader Comment: “What will the Democrats do to lower gas prices? Stop oil exploration and exploitation? While you're at it, maybe you can repeal the tax cuts and collect an extra $3,000 per year per family in taxes.
That will certainly make life better for the working class.” max_headroom069 Why It Stood Out: This reader questions how Democrats would address high gas prices and the cost of living, raising concerns about their energy policies. Reader Comment: “Democrats are increasingly concerned about the blue wave they were expecting has been down graded to a blue mirage.” Mysterious Why It Stood Out: This reader argues that expectations of a Democratic blue wave may have been overstated. Original Article: Trump’s Repeated Trips to Ohio Fail to Move the Dial for Jon Husted What To Know: President Trump returned to Ohio Wednesday to campaign for Jon Husted, but neither polling nor prediction markets suggest his previous visits delivered a lasting boost for the incumbent Republican senator in the state’s special U.S.
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