- Oct 3
Democrats lead congressional generic ballot as Republicans defend narrow House and Senate majorities
With one month before the 3 November 2026 midterm elections, Democrats hold an eight-point lead on the generic ballot as Republicans seek to defend a razor-thin 218-seat House majority and 53 Senate seats.
- Sep 28
Trump announces $15 billion Mesabi Metallics steel mill project in Iowa
Mesabi Metallics will build a $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa backed by up to $10 billion in federal Export-Import Bank financing, with production scheduled for 2030.
- Sep 24
GOP midterm candidates distance from Donald Trump as polling and Iran war draw dissent
With 40 days until the midterm elections, Republican nominees in Florida, Michigan, Iowa, and Wisconsin are breaking with Donald Trump over immigration, inflation, and the war in Iran.