Americans weigh cost of living, AI and overseas wars as midterm vote nears

Summary

Millions of Americans will vote on 3 November in elections that will determine control of the Republican-held House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the governorships of 36 states. The coverage describes mounting public frustration over the rising cost of living, immigration, the climate crisis, artificial intelligence, big tech and the US's overseas wars. Guardian readers shared their concerns and disillusionment with the political climate under Trump. The article cites a New York Times/Siena poll conducted this month that put Donald Trump's approval rating at 36%.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   31 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Guardian readers share concerns and disillusionment with the political climate under Trump ahead of the 3 November midterms, citing a New York Times/Siena poll that put Trump's approval rating at 36%.