- Senate control is up for grabs — Democrats need a net gain of four seats as Trump’s slipping approval and economic worries have opened new battlegrounds.
- States like Texas, Iowa, Alaska, Michigan and Maine have become unexpected toss-ups, while some once‑promising Democratic pickups have grown murkier.
- The cycle is massive and expensive (over $3.4 billion in ads projected), with heavy late spending and Trump crisscrossing to boost GOP chances — the outcome will shape his agenda and judicial picks.
The news, distilled into what matters.
Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.