SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Oct 22 - President Donald Trump heads to Iowa on Thursday to shore up Republicans in a state he won by 13 percentage points two years ago, but where his weakened standing and voter anxiety over his policies have complicated the party's prospects in the November 3 midterm elections. Read more at straitstimes.com.

HOUSTON: Early voting began on Monday (Oct 19) in Texas, home to some of the most closely watched races in November's midterm elections, with Democrats hopeful for historic victories in the traditional Republican stronghold.Lines formed early at a Houston polling station, as Texas voters weighed a choice betw

Democrats Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico, who are running for governor and the Senate respectively, are hoping for historic victories in the traditional Republican stronghold of Texas.