US Midterm Elections: 5 Things Democrats’ Victory Means for Trump’s Presidency

The Democratic Party’s takeover of the US Senate and House of Representatives has dealt President Donald Trump a major political setback. The November 3 midterm results give Democrats greater control over Congress and could reshape the final years of his presidency. The 2026 US midterm elections have produced a major political shift, with Democrats winning … Read more

Trump approval rating by State: New map reveals where Donald Trump is winning and losing ahead of 2026 Midterms

President Donald Trump wears a "Trump 2028" hat during the White House Correspondents' Dinner

With the 2026 U.S. midterm elections less than three months away, Donald Trump’s approval rating is underwater in most states, according to a new state-by-state analysis of Civiqs polling. The figures show a sharply divided political landscape. Trump retains positive approval in several reliably Republican states, but his numbers have deteriorated even in some areas … Read more

What caused the 2025 federal government shutdown? How long will it last?

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With Congress stuck in stalemate, pressure is mounting on former President Donald Trump to personally intervene in negotiations to avert a government shutdown. Both a Republican-backed temporary spending bill and a Democratic alternative failed in the Senate, leaving just nine days until federal funding runs out. Democrats argue that GOP leaders have refused to engage … Read more