US voters head to the polls in midterms that will test Trump's power in Congress

Summary

Americans are voting in midterm elections that will decide whether Republicans keep their majorities in Congress and serve as a verdict on President Donald Trump's second term. DW reports that polling stations have closed in five eastern states, and the results could put a check on how much power Trump can wield in the last two years of his term. The Financial Times reports that investors are watching about three dozen gubernatorial races for signs of backlash against the AI boom, because the outcomes could significantly affect data centre development across America.

Timeline

1. Financial Times

   3 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Financial Times reports that races across the nation will decide whether Republicans keep their majorities in Congress as voters deliver their verdict on Trump.

2. DW

   3 Nov 2026, 10:16 UTCSource ↗

   DW reports that polling stations have closed in five eastern states in the US midterms, which could put a check on how much power Trump can wield in the last two years of his term.

3. Financial Times

   3 Nov 2026, 20:25 UTCSource ↗

   The Financial Times reports that investors are watching about three dozen gubernatorial races for signs of backlash against the AI boom, since the results could affect data centre development across America.