US midterm elections 2026 live updates: economy a top issue for voters as Americans deliver referendum on Trump’s second term

Voters say the economy and state of democracy are crucial issues for them as Americans decide the direction of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term

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As we bring you the latest from around the country, Donald Trump is certainly paying attention. From the White House, the president said that he was tuning into coverage on Fox News.

“I can’t stand Jessica Tarlov’s voice,” Trump said of the Democratic strategist and Fox News contributor in a post on Truth Social. The president called Tarlov “DUMB AS A ROCK”.