From Iran to AI: the six key voter issues shaping the US midterm elections

What happened: US midterm elections next month will test Donald Trump's second term and decide whether Democrats regain power in Washington, with polls showing his approval at its lowest across both presidencies. Key numbers: Only 26% of voters approve of Trump's handling of the economy, two points below Joe Biden's worst rating. Up to 70% of Americans oppose AI datacenters in their areas. Why it matters: Economic dissatisfaction and the unpopular war with Iran are pulling down Trump's ratings, and Democrats have framed the midterms as a chance to rein in the president.

US midterm elections next month will test Donald Trump's second term and decide whether Democrats regain power in Washington, with polls showing his approval at its lowest across both presidencies.

Economic dissatisfaction and the unpopular war with Iran are pulling down Trump's ratings, and Democrats have framed the midterms as a chance to rein in the president.