US Midterms Underway Amid Iran Strikes; Polling Predicts Edge For Democrats

Voting has commenced in the United States midterm elections, presenting a crucial test for Donald Trump's presidency with control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate at stake. The elections follow early morning US air strikes in Iran amid ongoing conflict in West Asia. Poll trends and internal Republican party assessments suggest that the Democrats could secure an advantage in both chambers. Heightened campaigning by Donald Trump in traditionally conservative states like Texas, Alaska, North Carolina, and South Carolina indicates tight races, particularly in the Senate.