Donald Trump

Donald Trump said Democrats had nominated the “most extreme and dangerous” candidates in US history. He also said incumbent presidents generally do not win midterms, while claiming Republicans had “a very strong shot” this time.

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DDW 2026-11-02 23:37

Donald Trump said he was not rushing to decide whether to resume large-scale strikes against Iran, while noting that talks were going well. He said Iran showed less urgency in negotiations than expected, but wanted a deal more than ever.

TTASS 2026-11-02 22:41

Republican strategist Amy Frederiksen analyzes the US midterms and their importance to US President Donald Trump.

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TTRT World 2026-11-02 22:33

Trump said the United States is easily winning the war against Iran and that Tehran wants a deal to end hostilities in the Middle East. He said an agreement may happen but offered no details. Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said consultations through Doha and Islamabad were proceeding intensely and depended on Washington’s political will; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei authorized the government to negotiate a peaceful settlement with the United States.

TTASS 2026-11-02 21:17

After speaking at the Lincoln Memorial, Trump downplayed the prospect of the US launching renewed strikes on Iran following the midterm elections.

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TTRT World 2026-11-02 21:14

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