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2026 U.S. MIDTERM ELECTIONS

U.S. Rep. Ami Bera speaks during an interview with The Japan Times in Tokyo on Saturday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 26, 2026
Senior U.S. Democrat says midterm win would give party stronger voice in shaping Asia policy
Rep. Ami Bera said he hoped to advance legislation reinforcing the U.S.-Japan alliance and support for Taiwan.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at a midterm elections campaign rally in Perry, Georgia, on Saturday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 25, 2026
Trump defends tariffs at rally as he says Audi to build U.S. plant
The Audi announcement marks a political win for Trump, who has been on the defensive about the domestic effects of his tariffs.
U.S. President Donald Trump waves to the crowd as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan speaks during a campaign rally at Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center in Wasilla, Alaska, on Oct. 13
WORLD / Politics
Oct 24, 2026
Trump orders lawsuit to block Alaska Senate result if Republicans lose
The intervention by a president to launch a preemptive challenge against a possible election result casts a new shadow over the midterms.,The intervention by a president to launch a preemptive challenge against a possible election result casts a new shadow over the midterms.
U.S. President Donald Trump points a finger onstage during a rally at Florida Gulf Coast University's Alico Arena ahead of the midterm elections, in Fort Myers, Florida, on Friday.
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 24, 2026
Trump foreign policy hits voters in the pocketbook, imperiling Republicans in midterms
Voters are increasingly drawing a direct connection between the president’s approach to world affairs and higher costs of living.
Elon Musk is awarded the National Medal of Science during the "Golden Age of American Innovation Summit" at the Institute of Peace in Washington on Oct. 8. Overall, Musk has now given more than $445 million in the current U.S. election cycle.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 23, 2026
Musk’s political donations top $445 million ahead of U.S. midterm elections
With a net worth of $905.8 billion, the world’s richest person’s overlapping empire of companies is heavily exposed to regulation by federal agencies.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in South Carolina on Wednesday.
WORLD
Oct 22, 2026
Republican backlash over Russia policy poses challenge for Trump in Congress
The backlash could pose new hurdles for Trump after the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
A mural depicting Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran in August
WORLD / Politics
Oct 20, 2026
Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to influence U.S. midterms, officials say
Fears of renewed military action and deep distrust of Washington have reinforced Tehran’s reluctance to strike a quick deal to end the war.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Park City, Kansas, on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 20, 2026
Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near, poll finds
For Republicans, losing control of either chamber of the U.S. Congress could complicate Trump’s agenda in the last two years of his term.
People participate in a "No Kings" demonstration in front of Los Angeles City Hall on Saturday.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 18, 2026
Across U.S., ‘No Kings’ events seek to boost early voting
Rather than holding massive marches, the latest “No Kings” protests varied — with honking convoys, concerts and neighborhood gatherings.
Russia has used social media to influence U.S. elections since 2016, according to U.S. intelligence assessments.
WORLD
Oct 17, 2026
Russia is using an army of bots to push fake U.S. election videos
The disinformation aims to inflate view counts of fictitious posts about celebrities and Democratic candidates ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 14, 2026
Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before U.S. vote, officials say
The strategy is designed to keep oil prices high, according to two senior Iranian officials.
U.S. President Donald Trump walks toward Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 13, 2026
Trump’s diesel deal with Putin causes GOP heartburn before vote
The move is the latest unwanted surprise for some Republicans in tough races as their party struggles to maintain their slim majorities.
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly cited productive or ongoing diplomatic talks with Iran without any results.
WORLD
Oct 9, 2026
Trump says U.S. won’t attack Iran before midterm elections
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to lay off on new strikes comes despite Iran escalating attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump at a campaign rally for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday
WORLD / Politics
Oct 8, 2026
Embattled Republicans rebuff Trump as their U.S. Senate races tighten
Increasingly, states from Alaska to Kansas that were long seen as GOP bastions are looking more vulnerable.
CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, prepares to speak with reporters following meetings on Capitol Hill in June.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 30, 2026
AI and crypto money is pouring into the U.S. midterms. Will it matter?
Political spending by AI and cryptocurrency interests is on the uptick as the industries mature.
The proliferation of ads generated by artificial intelligence in U.S. federal, state and local elections comes against the backdrop of declining trust in the technology.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 23, 2026
AI-generated political ads warp reality ahead of U.S. midterms
The largely unregulated form of political communication is increasingly being adopted despite a broader backlash against AI-generated content.
A voter casts their ballot at a polling location inside an elementary school during a primary election in Manchester, New Hampshire.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 23, 2026
Trump’s grip on GOP slips as midterm election anxiety sets in
The U.S. leader, who has wielded an uncommonly strong hold over his party, has recently received a torrent of criticism from his fellow Republicans.
U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet at the demilitarized zone in Panmunjom, South Korea, in June 2019.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 16, 2026
Trump’s North Korea outreach is about U.S. politics
Pyongyang’s shifting priorities leave Washington with little leverage.
Mail-in ballots are prepared at the Wake County Board of Elections in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. on Friday.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 16, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail ballot curbs for midterms
Monday’s ruling came after North Carolina and Alabama began mailing ballots to voters and many more states prepared to do the same in the coming days.
The debate over artificial intelligence safety is looming over U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 15, 2026
Trump’s AI defense defies voter unease heading into midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump increasingly stands alone with his rejection of tighter artificial intelligence oversight.
Two Japanese climbers die on remote Himalayan peak in Nepal
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of two Japanese climbers missing for over a week on a remote Himalayan mountain.
Aging Japanese village turns to Peru in search of new residents
Guests from Peru's Belen district interact with a baby in Nanmoku village in Gunma Prefecture.
Budget-friendly restaurant chain Saizeriya succumbs to rising costs
A Tokyo branch of Saizeriya, a chain of family-style Italian restaurants
U.S. has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine and Middle East, sources say
A Ukrainian soldier sets up a Starlink satellite internet system near the frontline in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Oct. 16
U.S. military bans Chinese-made BYD cars from key air base in Okinawa
An F-22 Raptor lands at Kadena Air Base in Kadena, Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 9. The base is a crucial hub for U.S. military operations in the region.
A dramatic bear hunt in a midsize Japanese city could be a harbinger of what is to come
Zookeeper Tetsuo Iso at the site of frantic search for a wild bear in Utsunomiya on June 9. Iso, 65, was asked by the prefectural government to help capture the bear and it was his shot with a tranquilizer gun that put an end to the saga.
How this long-term resident avoids the annoying tourist label in Japan
Tourists enjoy themselves while crossing the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on Oct. 12.
What can Asia do to avoid crossing crucial climate tipping points?
Motorists drive through a road covered with smog from wildfires nearby in Ogan Ilir in Indonesia's South Sumatra province on Sept. 25.
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Ryan Roddy (second from left back) is pictured with the Ireland sumo team at this month's World Sumo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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