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US midterms
Inflation runs at 3.7 percent.
Updated 08:53 UTC, 30 October 2026 · 14 reports from 9 outlets · 1 confirmed · 41 one-source
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New claim Trump cancelled two weekend rallies
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New claim Trump's approval rating is at 37 percent
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Where it stands Inflation runs at 3.7 percent.
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New claim Inflation is 3.7% this September
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New claim The Senate has 100 seats
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Story opened US midterms approach with corruption a top voter issue.
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US midterm elections
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Where they part Asia foregrounds the elections, Mideast centres Trump's actions.
Asian state media
CGTNState media
Asian state media centres the US midterm elections, using terms like 'explains' to describe its coverage, and foregrounds the elections themselves, with CGTN providing an explanation of the US midterm elections.
Middle East state media
Al JazeeraState mediaTRT WorldState media
Middle East state media centres President Donald Trump's actions and words, using terms like 'election fraud' and foregrounds his campaign decisions, such as cancelling rallies in favour of campaigning by phone, it also mentions voters' financial concerns.
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Asian state media
CGTNState media
Asian state media centres the US midterm elections, using terms like 'explains' to describe its coverage, and foregrounds the elections themselves, with CGTN providing an explanation of the US midterm elections.
European media
France 24Public broadcasterEuronewsPrivateBBCPublic broadcasterFinancial TimesPrivateDWPublic broadcaster
European media centres voters' actions and early voting numbers, using terms like 'blue wave' and 'cost-of-living crisis', and foregrounds the impact of the economy on the US midterm elections.
US media
NPRNon-profit
US media centres the potential for renewed conflict with Iran, using terms like 'monthslong pause', and foregrounds the timing of this possible development in relation to the midterms.
Middle East state media
Al JazeeraState mediaTRT WorldState media
Middle East state media centres President Donald Trump's actions and words, using terms like 'election fraud' and foregrounds his campaign decisions, such as cancelling rallies in favour of campaigning by phone, it also mentions voters' financial concerns.
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It was a scheme. It was an election fraud. Total election fraud
Our first term, we had the greatest economy in the history of our country, and we're blowing it away
If the Democrats win the House, let alone both houses, it will be read as, ‘you see democracies bounce back,’ … the idea that these things don’t mean the advent of a fascist regime
It would be a surprise if the Democrats don't at least take the House [of Representatives]
often a referendum on the president and party currently in power.
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Inflation was running at 3.7 percent in September
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“Inflation was running at 3.7 percent in September, but the political problem goes beyond the headline rate, with voters paying more for gasoline, housing, electricity, groceries and borrowing.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsUS midterms — Here are the five issues shaping the November 3 elections
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“Inflation is not only rising, it is higher than when he was elected: 2.7% in November 2024, against 3.7% this September, up from 3.4% in August and driven largely by soaring energy prices.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsThe change vote turns: Why America's midterms could punish the party that promised it
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U.S. could renew conflict with Iran after midterms
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“After monthslong pause, U.S. could renew conflict with Iran after midterms”
NPRNon-profitReportsAfter monthslong pause, U.S. could renew conflict with Iran after midterms
The Justice Department has taken legal action over the dispute
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“The Justice Department has taken legal action over the dispute, while Democrat Mary Peltola denied the accusations.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsUS midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies
Trump said 'It was a scheme. It was an election fraud. Total election fraud'
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““It was a scheme. It was an election fraud. Total election fraud,” Trump said.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsUS midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies
Trump accused Democrats of recruiting an independent candidate to confuse voters
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“Trump has accused Democrats of recruiting an independent candidate to confuse voters and take support away from the Republican senator.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsUS midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies
A legal dispute threatens to delay the Senate result in Alaska
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“Meanwhile, a legal dispute threatens to delay the Senate result in Alaska, and President Donald Trump has cancelled two weekend rallies in favour of campaigning by phone.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsUS midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies
Trump cancelled two weekend rallies
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“President Donald Trump has cancelled two weekend rallies in favour of campaigning by phone.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsUS midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies
16 percent of respondents said they were better off financially than a year ago
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“Only 16 percent of respondents said they were better off financially than a year ago, while 42 percent said they were worse off and another 42 percent said things were about the same.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsUS midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies
Trump's approval rating is at 37 percent
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“The latest Marquette Law School poll, conducted in Wisconsin from October 14 to October 22 and released on October 28, put Trump’s approval rating at 37 percent and disapproval at 61 percent.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsUS midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies
Democrats lead Republicans by 51.4 percent to 43.2 percent
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“Democrats lead Republicans by 51.4 percent to 43.2 percent, according to RealClearPolling, with a difference of 8.2 percentage points.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsUS midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies
Regular gasoline costs an average of $4.25 a gallon
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“Regular gasoline costs an average of $4.25 a gallon, up from $2.98 before the war, according to AAA, which says this is the first October that gas has averaged more than $4.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsThe change vote turns: Why America's midterms could punish the party that promised it
Trump: "Our first term, we had the greatest economy in the history of our country, and we're blowing it away"
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“Trump's response has been to insist that nothing is wrong."Our first term, we had the greatest economy in the history of our country, and we're blowing it away," he told a rally in Tennessee this month.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsThe change vote turns: Why America's midterms could punish the party that promised it
Trump's approval rating on the economy is 34%
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“Today, just 34% approve of his handling of the economy and 65% disapprove, according to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey — his lowest mark in either term, and a disapproval rating worse than Joe Biden's worst showing.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsThe change vote turns: Why America's midterms could punish the party that promised it
28% of voters said the ability to bring needed change was the most important quality in a candidate
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“According to 2024 ABC News exit polling, 28% of voters said the ability to bring needed change was the most important quality in a candidate.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsThe change vote turns: Why America's midterms could punish the party that promised it
Republicans currently hold a 219-214 majority in the House
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“Republicans currently hold a narrow 219-214 majority in the House and a 53-47 majority in the Senate.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsThe change vote turns: Why America's midterms could punish the party that promised it
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate are on the ballot
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“On the ballot are all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsThe change vote turns: Why America's midterms could punish the party that promised it
America's midterm elections are less than one week away
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“America's midterm elections are less than one week away.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsThe change vote turns: Why America's midterms could punish the party that promised it
Texas has already surpassed its 2022 numbers by around 1.75 million voters
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“Texas has already surpassed its 2022 numbers by around 1.75 million voters, says McDonald.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsMore than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
24.7% of early ballots were attributed to voters with no party affiliation
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“A further 24.7% were attributed to voters who had no party affiliation.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsMore than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
31.2% of early ballots have been cast by Republicans
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“Figures on Thursday, external show that 44% of early ballots have been cast by Democrats, and 31.2% by Republicans.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsMore than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
44% of early ballots have been cast by Democrats
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“Figures on Thursday, external show that 44% of early ballots have been cast by Democrats, and 31.2% by Republicans.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsMore than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
More than 5.8 million ballots have been cast in Texas
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“More than 5.8 million ballots have been cast in the Lone Star state, which has emerged as a key battleground that could decide which party controls the Senate for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsMore than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
Texas has seen the highest above-average turnout rate so far
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“Texas has seen the highest above-average turnout rate so far, says Professor Mike McDonald, who runs the database.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsMore than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
Four to five million early votes have been cast each day
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“Data from the University of Florida Election Lab indicates that four to five million early votes have been cast each day, a much higher rate than in most previous elections.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsMore than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
More than 43 million Americans have already voted
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“With less than a week to go until the US midterm elections - which will determine which party controls Congress for the next two years - more than 43 million Americans have already voted.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsMore than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
Catherine Fieschi says a Democratic win will introduce the idea that these things don’t mean the advent of a fascist regime
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““If the Democrats win the House, let alone both houses, it will be read as, ‘you see democracies bounce back,’” said Catherine Fieschi, a nonresident scholar at Carnegie Europe, specialising in European far-right politics. It would introduce “the idea that these things don’t mean the advent of a fascist regime”, she said”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesWhy a Democratic win in US midterms could adversely affect Europe
A cut in assistance to Ukraine would remove 3.5 percent of its foreign military aid
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“A cut in assistance to Ukraine would remove 3.5 percent of its foreign military aid, according to the Kiel Institute’s Ukraine Support Tracker, which other allies would have to make up”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhy a Democratic win in US midterms could adversely affect Europe
Seventy-three percent of Europeans say Europe should go its own way
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“Seventy-three percent of Europeans across all age groups say Europe should “go its own way” rather than continue a close cooperation with the US, up from 63 percent in 2024, and that figure includes a clear majority among those on the centre-right and right”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhy a Democratic win in US midterms could adversely affect Europe
Marine Le Pen has about 34 percent of the popular vote
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“French right-wing politician Marine Le Pen is currently leading the field in polling for presidential elections scheduled for April 18, with surveys indicating she has about 34 percent of the popular vote”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhy a Democratic win in US midterms could adversely affect Europe
The Democrats average an eight-point lead in the House of Representatives and the Senate
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“with polls suggesting the Democrats average an eight-point lead in the House of Representatives and the Senate”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhy a Democratic win in US midterms could adversely affect Europe
Coleman says it would be a surprise if the Democrats don't at least take the House
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“"It would be a surprise if the Democrats don't at least take the House [of Representatives]," Coleman told the American broadcaster CBS at the end of October.”
DWPublic broadcasterAttributesUS midterms: What you need to know
J. Miles Coleman says midterms are often a referendum on the president and party currently in power
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“J. Miles Coleman, an election analyst at the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, explained before the last midterms that they were"often a referendum on the president and party currently in power."”
DWPublic broadcasterAttributesUS midterms: What you need to know
The House of Representatives currently has 218 Republican deputies
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“The House of Representatives currently has 218 Republican deputies, 214 Democrats, and one independent, who usually votes with the Republicans.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsUS midterms: What you need to know
Voters in 36 states will elect their governor
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“Separately, voters in 36 states will elect their governor, whose term of office is four years in most states.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsUS midterms: What you need to know
35 senatorial seats come up for election every two years
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“Around one third of these senatorial seats come up for election every two years.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsUS midterms: What you need to know
The Senate has 100 seats
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“The Senate, the other chamber of the US Congress, has 100 seats: two for each of the 50 US states, regardless of size.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsUS midterms: What you need to know
All 435 members of the US House of Representatives are up for election
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“All the seats in the US House of Representatives are up for election.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsUS midterms: What you need to know
United States citizens will vote in the midterm elections on November 3
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“On November 3, United States citizens will vote in the midterm elections.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsUS midterms: What you need to know
55 percent disapproved of Trump's handling of immigration
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“Reuters/Ipsos found 55 percent disapproved of Trump's handling of immigration.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsUS midterms — Here are the five issues shaping the November 3 elections
34 percent approving of Trump's handling of the conflict
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“Reuters/Ipsos found only 34 percent approving of Trump's handling of the conflict.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsUS midterms — Here are the five issues shaping the November 3 elections
57 percent placing groceries, gas or utilities among their top three issues
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“Another survey, from the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, found 57 percent placing groceries, gas or utilities among their top three issues.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsUS midterms — Here are the five issues shaping the November 3 elections
65 percent of Americans see Trump's economic policies as hurtful to the economy
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“Pew found that 65 percent of Americans see Trump's economic policies as hurtful to the economy.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsUS midterms — Here are the five issues shaping the November 3 elections
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CGTN State media
ChinaOwner: China Media Group (China Central Television)Paid by: Chinese state budget
Al Jazeera State media
QatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkPaid by: funded by the State of Qatar
Financial Times Private
United KingdomOwner: Nikkei Inc.Paid by: subscriptions + advertising
France 24 Public broadcaster
FranceOwner: France Médias Monde (wholly owned by the French state)Paid by: French public funds (state allocation for public broadcasting)
BBC Public broadcaster
United KingdomOwner: BBC — public corporation under Royal CharterPaid by: TV licence fee
DW Public broadcaster
GermanyOwner: Deutsche Welle — public-law broadcaster of the Federal Republic of GermanyPaid by: German federal budget (tax-funded, via the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media)
Euronews Private
FranceOwner: Alpac Capital (majority shareholder since 2022)Paid by: advertising + distribution; has held EU institutional service contracts
NPR Non-profit
United StatesOwner: National Public Radio, Inc. (non-profit membership organisation of public radio stations)Paid by: member-station fees, corporate sponsorship and philanthropy; federal funding via the Corporation for Public Broadcasting was rescinded in 2025
TRT World State media
TürkiyeOwner: Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT)Paid by: Turkish state budget + advertising
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