US vote on Trump policies

Polls on the eve of the US midterm elections predicted a Democratic lead: 52% of registered voters preferred Democratic control of Congress, compared with 45% who favored the Republicans. Forecasts put the Democrats on track to win 224 seats in the House of Representatives, surpassing the 218 seats needed for a majority. In the Senate, where Republicans hold 53 seats, Democrats need a net gain of four seats to regain control. The “Poll Check” model put their chances of doing so at 68%, compared with 29% for the Republicans. The high cost of living was a notable vulnerability for President Donald Trump. A Democratic majority in the House could put pressure on his administration over the costs of the Iran war and tariffs, while Republicans retaining their majority would give Trump greater room to maneuver.

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