Trump is campaigning in reliably red states, a sign of midterm concerns

What happened: President Trump is holding midterm rallies in Republican strongholds such as Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama rather than in competitive districts, urging supporters to vote for GOP candidates. Key numbers: Election date Nov. 3. Diesel averaged $6.37 a gallon Friday, with a record $6.52 on Sept. 22. Why it matters: The red-state itinerary departs from Trump's pledge to campaign in the 35 most competitive districts, and he has acknowledged Republicans are "worried" about races in Michigan, Texas and other states as his approval dwindles.

President Trump is holding midterm rallies in Republican strongholds such as Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama rather than in competitive districts, urging supporters to vote for GOP candidates.

The red-state itinerary departs from Trump's pledge to campaign in the 35 most competitive districts, and he has acknowledged Republicans are "worried" about races in Michigan, Texas and other states as his approval dwindles.