Trump rallies in Iowa and Kansas as Republicans fight to keep Senate and House control

What happened: President Donald Trump closed the midterm campaign with rallies in Dubuque, Iowa, and Salina, Kansas, as Republicans defend Senate and House majorities. In Michigan, Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Senate. Key numbers: More than 54 million votes already cast; Trump spoke for two hours in Dubuque; Why it matters: The trips reflect a defensive GOP posture, with the elections framed as a referendum on Trump. Democrats fear losing the Michigan Senate seat would pressure them to win in deeper Republican territory such as Texas, Kansas, Ohio or Iowa. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

President Donald Trump closed the midterm campaign with rallies in Dubuque, Iowa, and Salina, Kansas, as Republicans defend Senate and House majorities. In Michigan, Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Senate.

The trips reflect a defensive GOP posture, with the elections framed as a referendum on Trump. Democrats fear losing the Michigan Senate seat would pressure them to win in deeper Republican territory such as Texas, Kansas, Ohio or Iowa.