Americans head to the polls in US midterms as the US confirms strikes on Iran

Summary

Americans are heading to the polls in the US midterm elections, which could have big ramifications for the second half of Trump's presidency. The Sydney Morning Herald's live coverage reports that the US has confirmed strikes on Iran after Trump raised doubts about further attacks in his final pitch to voters. It also says Republican control of the House and Senate is under threat from Democrats.

Timeline

1. Sydney Morning Herald

   3 Nov 2026, 05:04 UTCSource ↗

   Its live blog reports that Americans are heading to the polls in the US midterms, that the US has confirmed strikes on Iran after Trump raised doubts about further attacks in his final pitch to voters, and that Republican control of the House and Senate is under threat from Democrats.