2026 U.S. Midterm Election Updates and Defensive Strikes on Iran
According to CBS News, with over 57 million Americans having already cast their ballots ahead of the November 3 election, President Trump used his final campaign remarks to urge supporters to ensure a Republican victory through high turnout. Simultaneously, three U.S. officials confirmed that the U.S. military launched limited defensive strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. These developments occur as tensions peak in competitive races in states such as Michigan, Texas, and Maine, and the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's request to set aside 20,000 ballots in California.