US midterms 2026: This is not just a midterm, this is America's political stress test | This is America This year the US midterm elections are unfolding against a background of deep political polarization, a growing power struggle between Congress and President Donald Trump's White House, and growing concerns about the cost of living. With the federal budget and economy under strain from the Iran war and Trump's trade policies, both Republicans and Democrats face a tough fight for control of Congress. We examine the political and economic forces shaping the 2026 midterms, and what the results might mean for Trump's presidency and the future of American democracy.

US midterms 2026: This is not just a midterm, this is America's political stress test | This is America This year the US midterm elections are unfolding against a background of deep political polarization, a growing power struggle between Congress and President Donald Trump's White House, and growing concerns about the cost of living. With the federal budget and economy under strain from the Iran war and Trump's trade policies, both Republicans and Democrats face a tough fight for control of Congress. We examine the political and economic forces shaping the 2026 midterms, and what the results might mean for Trump's presidency and the future of American democracy.