Daily Brief

US Election Day Kicks Off

Americans are casting ballots in the 2026 midterm elections on November 3 to determine control of the U.S. Congress during President Trump's second term. Republicans currently hold slim majorities in both the House of Representatives (218 to 214) and the Senate (53 to 47). While historical trends often see the president’s party losing seats, President Trump has actively campaigned, urging supporters to treat the vote as a personal referendum on his agenda. Significant attention is focused on whether Democrats can achieve the net gains necessary to flip either chamber, with some projections sug