WASHINGTON | NOVEMBER 1, 2026
TRUMP HITS THE ROAD! SENATE CONTROL HANGS IN THE BALANCE
The president heads to Iowa and Kansas as both parties battle for control of Congress.

President Donald Trump is campaigning in Iowa and Kansas on November 1, with the November 3 midterms approaching. Republicans are defending narrow congressional majorities, while Democrats hope to flip at least one chamber. The Senate contests in normally Republican states have become unexpectedly competitive.
Why it matters: This developing story has implications for Texans and the nation. Facts may change as new reporting emerges.
And one more thing… If Washington had a weather forecast, it would probably call for a 100 percent chance of political thunder.