US midterm voting begins in test of Trump's power

Summary

Voting is under way across the United States in midterm elections that could strip Republicans of control of Congress, Al Jazeera reports. An earlier story focused on control of Congress as the immediate prize and the parties’ attention to the 2028 presidential contest. In an opinion piece, Al Jazeera argues the midterms will also test the limits of Trump's power and whether American institutions can withstand presidential pressure.

Timeline

1. Al Jazeera

   3 Nov 2026, 07:46 UTCSource ↗

   In an opinion piece, Al Jazeera argues that the US midterms will test the limits of Trump's power, with control of Congress and the ability of American institutions to withstand presidential pressure at stake.

2. Al Jazeera

   3 Nov 2026, 14:42 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that voting is under way across the US in midterm elections that could strip Trump's Republicans of control of Congress.