President Donald Trump concludes a high-stakes 2026 midterm rally swing in Iowa and Kansas as Republicans defend their 53-47 Senate majority and narrow House control. Despite previous victories, economic anxieties over tariffs, foreign beef imports, and fuel costs have forced the GOP onto the defense, placing Kansas's Senate race between incumbent Roger Marshall and Democratic pastor Adam Hamilton in a tight contest. Meanwhile, Democrats navigate internal strain following Representative Haley Stevens's endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, even as early voting surges past 52 million ballots nationwide.
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