Donald Trump

Donald Trump delivered a speech at the Lincoln Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, marking the end of the midterm election campaign. He called the 2026 midterms the “most important in our lifetime” and criticized Democrats.

Party strategy and campaigning

TTRT World 2026-11-02 20:00

The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court, alleging that a California list of more than 20,000 ballots includes votes cast by non-US citizens. Multiple courts and independent analyses have rejected the claims. The Justice Department wants California to separate suspected illegal ballots while voter status is checked; the state says the administration’s identification process is likely flawed and error-prone.

Election rules, courts and voting

DDW 2026-11-02 19:13

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to stop California from counting mail-in ballots from more than 20,000 voters it says are not US citizens. California warned this could disenfranchise eligible voters. After lower courts rejected the request, the administration filed an emergency appeal.

Election rules, courts and voting

AAl Jazeera 2026-11-02 19:06

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