🔴 Midterms live: Voting under way to determine control of Congress and the future of Trump's agenda

Americans vote Tuesday in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and which are widely seen as a referendum on US President Donald Trump. Democrats are projected to win the three seats needed to retake control of the House, although regaining control of the Senate is far less certain. Follow our liveblog for all the latest. 🗣️ Some left-leaning voters say they are 'hopeful' about midterm results With polling data suggesting the Democratic Party is on track to capture a majority in the House of Representatives and perhaps even in the Senate, many left-leaning voters said they were hopeful about the results. "Two years ago was a really devastating outcome for me," Emma Mondadori, a 39-year-old who works in philanthropy, said in Brooklyn, New York, referring to President Donald Trump's election. "I've been really looking forward to this day where we get to have a say again in the future of our country ... I'm cautiously hopeful, optimistic." Rock star Springsteen warns against govt interference in US midterms US rock legend Bruce Springsteen, a staunch Democrat, urged election officials Tuesday to resist any government voting interference amid fears President Donald Trump's administration may intervene in the midterms. "I'm speaking to election officials and representatives of our government on election day. You have sworn an oath to preserve, protect and defend our Constitution," the 77-year-old said in a video on Instagram. "That means you have a solemn duty to ensure that our votes are securely counted," he said. "You who represent us must never consent to any directives that undermine our constitutional right to a free and fair election." "Our vote is our voice, and it's up to you to ensure that our voice is heard," added Springsteen, wearing a brown flannel shirt. Prediction markets face US midterms test as election bets soar With more than $1.48 billion wagered on Tuesday's US midterm elections, prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket are facing their biggest test yet of how reliably they can forecast political races amid growing scrutiny of their businesses. The platforms rose to prominence in 2024 when they bucked traditional opinion polls in signaling that Donald Trump would win the presidency, and have since amassed a global following among media outlets and investors. Around midday ET on Tuesday, prediction market prices aggregated by analytics firm BetInt were mostly unchanged from Monday afternoon, implying Democrats had a 94 percent chance of taking the House of Representatives and a 75 percent chance of taking the Senate. Though the markets tout high accuracy rates in providing betting odds, some high-profile misses during the US primaries and in Brazil's presidential election have shown they are fallible. If the midterm results diverge sharply from prediction-market odds, the industry’s reputation could suffer, analysts say, especially given the record sums being wagered. Oklahoma man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous powder to officials ahead of the election Federal authorities have charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections. The powders turned out to be yeast or flour, though not all letters have been fully tested, the FBI said in a court filing made public Tuesday. Robin Martin is charged with conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications. Martin was expected to make his initial court appearance Tuesday afternoon in Oklahoma City. Online records do not list an attorney to comment on his behalf. Georgia's Fulton County warns against scam text messages Fulton County, Georgia, has warned that some voters have received scam text messages falsely claiming that some polling places have been changed. 🎥 Brazil keeps a close eye on US midterm elections Brazil is keeping a close eye on the US midterm elections. Since US President Donald Trump's return to the White House, relations between Brasilia and Washington have grown increasingly tense. On the economic front, aggressive trade policies have subjected Brazilian imports to some of the steepest tariffs globally, exacerbating friction with the Trump administration. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Rio de Janeiro Jan Onoszko has more. Florida moves 21 polling places due to rain and flooding Some voters in Florida were being directed to cast their ballots in new places after their polling sites were relocated due to continued rain and flooding. Florida election officials said 21 polling places in eight counties were moved. The relocations were mostly along the central and southern Atlantic coast, with some inland counties included. County officials said they notified voters by text and email, and signs were posted at voting locations directing people to the new sites. 🎥 Talarico seeks to break Democrats' 30-year losing streak in Texas In Texas, Democratic candidate James Talarico is leading the polls ahead of a high-stakes US Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton. The contest is one of the most closely watched battles of the midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to end a 30-year losing streak in the state. FRANCE 24's Andrés Espinal reports from Austin, Texas. Trump's Justice Dept identifies where US election monitors will be in the 50 states The US Justice Department said it was deploying 1,000 election monitors and observers to all 50 states in what it called the largest Election Day monitoring effort in history. More than two-thirds of the jurisdictions are in places where voters supported Democrat Kamala Harris over Republican Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, a Reuters analysis found. Democrats have criticised the plan as potential voter intimidation. 🎥 Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed becomes Democrats' rising star In the US midterm elections, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are testing two sharply different strategies to win over voters in one of the nation's premier swing states. Progressive candidate El-Sayed has so far outpolled his Republican rival and is emerging as one of the Democratic Party's rising stars. Ballot machine glitch hits New York county Ballot machines malfunctioned in a New York county that will help decide a closely contested House of Representatives race, though officials said votes for the US midterm elections are still being counted. The Westchester County Board of Elections "is aware of an issue involving paper ballots that is preventing voting machines from accepting ballots at polling locations throughout the county", a statement read. It "wants to reassure every voter that your vote matters, your ballot will be secure and your vote will be counted", with ballots instead placed in emergency bags. Political parallels in France and the US: Anger at the ballot box and in the streets Anger has long been a driving force for political change, but with the midterm elections in the US and the ongoing protests in France, widespread anger in both nations is currently front and centre. We take a look at some of the common issues causing this anger on both sides of the Atlantic, including the rising cost of living, a loss of faith in institutions and an erosion of the social contract. 🎥 All eyes on crucial Michigan Senate race In the US midterm elections, the Senate race in Michigan has been one of the most closely watched in the country. It took an unexpected turn on Sunday after Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Both candidates made their final pitches to voters during campaign rallies on November 2. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier reports. 🎥 US midterm elections: A referendum on President Donald Trump? Americans deliver their verdict on President Donald Trump's tumultuous second term in midterm elections that threaten to shatter his grip on Washington, with Democrats poised to seize the House and within striking distance of the Senate. 🎥 Americans vote in key midterms set to upend Trump presidency Americans voted on Tuesday in pivotal midterm elections with Democrats hoping to seize control of Congress and impose the first significant checks on President Donald Trump's chaotic second term in the White House. Republicans losing the House would give Democrats the power to stall Trump's legislative agenda and launch sweeping investigations of his administration. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington, DC. • US President Donald Trump chose the backdrop of Washington's Reflecting Pool – a landmark whose botched renovation symbolised the 80-year-old's chaotic second term – to try and rally Republicans against a predicted Democratic win in the midterms. • The Supreme Court rejected a push for California to set aside 20,000 mail ballots from people President Donald Trump’s administration claims are not citizens.