Donald Trump

Donald Trump said he would be willing to grant preemptive pardons to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and his closest aides if Democrats take control of Congress after the November 3 midterm elections. He rejected a suggestion that Democrats seek to nationalize SpaceX but said he would protect Musk and associates if needed.

TTASS 2026-11-02 17:31

Trump is asking the Supreme Court to require California to set aside potentially thousands of ballots that the Justice Department claims may have been cast by noncitizens.

Election rules, courts and voting

CCNN 2026-11-02 17:04

Donald Trump says he would use his executive authority to veto Democratic-led legislation if Democrats regain control of Congress. He said he expects to do well but would veto everything if his side lost. Polls show Democrats leading in five of seven battleground states that could determine Senate control.

CCNN 2026-11-02 17:00

On a podcast, Trump said the United States had done little actual fighting in the war with Iran, striking it hard a few times before stepping back to watch. He also claimed the US had succeeded twice in changing Iran’s government and reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.

TTASS 2026-11-02 12:53

Trump said he might have to become “Mr. Veto” if Democrats win a majority in tomorrow’s midterm elections, a rare acknowledgment that Republicans could lose. Polls a day before voting suggest Democrats may gain in both chambers as they seek control of Congress.

Party strategy and campaigning

BBloomberg Television 2026-11-02 11:43

Donald Trump said a US-Canada trade deal was “very close” after talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney said the two sides would work toward a “mutually beneficial” outcome in the coming weeks.

BBloomberg News 2026-11-02 11:00

At a campaign rally on Sunday, Trump repeated his threat to resume strikes on Iran, saying he might have to “give them the hammer” at an unspecified time. He had earlier said he would not strike Iran again before the upcoming US midterm elections.

Party strategy and campaigning

FFrance 24 2026-11-02 10:45

US President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday his threat to resume strikes against Iran. At a campaign rally, he said he might have to give Tehran “the hammer” at an unspecified time, after previously saying he would not strike Iran again before the upcoming US midterm elections.

FFrance 24 English 2026-11-02 10:45

Iran warned that a renewed war with the United States could last longer, while Trump threatened to carry out more strikes.

TTRT World 2026-11-02 07:19

Donald Trump is wrapping up the final days of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in Iowa and Kansas. Speaking for two hours in Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday, he continued his attacks on Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

TThe Associated Press 2026-11-02 05:00