President Donald Trump holds in‑person rallies in Iowa and Kansas on Sunday after cancelling them the day before. He pledges a $5,000 payment to every adult American if Republicans retain control of both chambers in the 3 Nov midterm elections. Trump notes that 47.9 million voters have already cast ballots and says he feels perfect despite the schedule change. The Senate currently has a 53‑47 Republican majority.
Alaska
3 stories since 29 October 2026, newest first
1 November 2026
30 October 2026
The US Justice Department has opened an investigation into allegations that Democrats recruited a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to draw votes from Republican incumbent Senator Daniel S. Sullivan, 61, in Alaska. Dan J. Sullivan Jr., a 69-year-old former elementary school teacher, is on the ballot. Democratic candidate Mary Peltola denies initiating or knowing about the recruitment. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered a state investigation, and polls show the two leading candidates nearly tied. The allegations were first reported by The New York Times, which NPR has not independently confirmed.
29 October 2026
Thirty-six US states will hold gubernatorial elections in the upcoming vote, with Republicans currently governing 26 states and Democrats 24. According to Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia, Democrats are favored to keep governorships in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Inside Climate News reports Democrats could also take seats from Republicans in Alaska, Iowa and Ohio, with chances in Georgia and Nevada, while Republicans have a strong chance of winning Kansas, now held by a Democrat. Dylan Reed, managing director of Advanced Energy United, says the governor's office is the top state post controlling energy policy and utility bills.