Trump’s midterm test begins: Democrats, Republicans cast ballots in high-stakes race

Donald Trump’s presidency is facing a crucial electoral test as American voters head to the polls for the US midterm elections. Republicans are confronting mounting political pressure over Trump’s declining popularity, the economic fallout of tariffs and the growing costs of the war with Iran. These issues have become central to the political debate, raising questions about whether the president’s policies could affect Republican support across key races. With control of Congress at stake, the midterms could shape the direction of Trump’s domestic and foreign policy agenda for the remainder of his term. Will voters deliver a warning to the White House, or give Republicans the backing they need to maintain their hold on power?