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US midterms set to deliver verdict on Trump presidency

Americans deliver their verdict on Donald Trump's second presidency in midterm elections that threaten to shatter his grip on Washington, with Democrats poised to seize the House and challenge for control of the Senate.

Covered by 11 sources from 5 countries. First reported by Channel 4 News ·

How 11 newspapers cover this story

  1. Channel 4 NewsUnited KingdomFirst report

    Is Donald Trump really about to lose TEXAS in the Midterms?

    In Texas, the Democrats are bidding to win their first Senate seat there in over three decades, in a race that could upend the norms of US politics.

    · US Midterms: ICE, Elon Musk and gas prices divides voters in Texas

  2. RTÉ NewsIreland

    US midterms set to deliver verdict on Trump presidency

    Americans deliver their verdict on Donald Trump's second presidency in midterm elections that threaten to shatter his grip on Washington, with Democrats poised to seize the House and challenge for control of the Senate.

  3. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralia

    Texas locals divided on the 2026 midterms

    Millions of Americans will head to the polls in what will be a critical litmus test of Donald Trump and his Republican party.

  4. The AgeAustralia

    Texas locals divided on the 2026 midterms

    Millions of Americans will head to the polls in what will be a critical litmus test of Donald Trump and his Republican party.

  5. The MirrorUnited Kingdom

    'If Donald Trump's Republicans do lose the midterms it will be entirely his fault'

    Trump has begged his MAGA fanbase to pretend he's on the ballot, because in previous election turnout among 'low propensity' voters has been dramatically higher when he's a candidate. But this time, that hasn't helped. It may even have hurt.

    · Donald Trump humiliated as Republicans suffer national collapse in crushing midterms defeat

  6. The GuardianUnited Kingdom

    US midterm voters poised to deliver verdict on Trump’s second term

    Results will determine makeup of Congress and other key offices and could define president’s final two years in office US midterms 2026 live – latest updates US midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states Donald Trump faced a political reckoning on Tuesday as millions of…

  7. RNZNew Zealand

    Live: US midterms - Texas Republicans 'horrified' as 'blue tsunami' looms

    America is voting in its midterm elections, which may be the final word on how Donald Trump's presidency will end. Follow our live blog.

    · Live: Voters deliver historic rebuke to Trump's America as Democrats win House and Senate

  8. The Australian Financial ReviewAustralia

    Midterm blue wave delivers stunning rebuke to Trump

    Democrats flipped at least six Senate seats at the midterms in a blue wave that rippled across the United States as voters punished Donald Trump’s presidency.

  9. PBS NewsHourUnited States

    Trump says Democrats 'did a good job,' blames Republican candidates for midterm losses

    Voters delivered a significant rebuke to President Donald Trump on Tuesday by handing Democrats control of the Senate, rejecting his handpicked candidates while airing widespread concerns about high costs in the wake of his war against Iran and his punishing tariff policy.

  10. The EconomistUnited Kingdom

    A landslide for Democrats. A rebuke to Donald Trump

    Republicans face a tumultuous new era

  11. Financial TimesUnited Kingdom

    Democrats take Congress as Americans deliver stunning rebuke to Trump

    Republicans routed from Texas to Georgia as voters punish US president’s party to take Senate and House

Coverage details

11 outlets from 5 countries are covering this story: Channel 4 News, RTÉ News, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and 7 more. Channel 4 News published it first, on November 2, 2026; the last outlet to join was Financial Times, 2 days later.

Key names in the coverage: Donald Trump, Texas, Senate, House and Congress.

By country: United Kingdom (5), Australia (3), Ireland (1), New Zealand (1), United States (1). In total 14 articles have been published, because some outlets updated the story several times.

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