Early voting begins in midterms as campaign shifts focus to cost of living and Iran war – US politics live
Summary
Early voting has started in some states ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, with campaigns focusing on the rising cost of living and the ongoing conflict with Iran. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is sending most undocumented children who arrived alone to Texas, where their chances of legal help are low, and the government has approved a large weapons sale to Saudi Arabia amid security concerns.Key Facts
- Early voting began in Virginia, with absentee in-person voting starting in Minnesota, Idaho, and South Dakota.
- Many voters are concerned about high gas prices, rising mortgage rates, and overall cost of living increases.
- Nearly 80% of unaccompanied undocumented children in immigration court cases in July, and over 90% in August, were sent to Texas shelters.
- About 925 children are currently in HHS care and immigration court cases in Texas.
- Texas shelters for these children are often unlicensed, and access to lawyers is limited.
- The Iran war has lasted seven months, longer than President Trump initially promised, affecting global energy markets.
- The U.S. approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns about potential Chinese access to sensitive technology.
- Intelligence agencies worry about securing F-35 sites in Saudi Arabia and the presence of Chinese military personnel at Saudi bases.
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