Trump Reverses Course to Rally in Iowa and Kansas Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Two days before election day, over 52 million Americans have already voted. This looks like one of the most decisive midterm contests in US history. Polls for the 2026 midterms point to a "blue wave" Democratic victory. Senate, House, and governor seats are on the line. Even historically deep-red states have turned into political battlegrounds.

Donald Trump reversed course on his Iowa rally. He is scheduled to speak at 4pm Eastern Time to boost Republican chances. The Republican National Committee canceled the visit on Thursday, claiming the races were safe to stay red. They argued Trump was not needed. Like his Kansas stop, the decision flipped in a last-minute back-and-forth. Trump changed his mind. He will appear in both the Hawkeye State and Kansas. Both turned out to be more competitive for conservative candidates than expected.

In the Iowa gubernatorial race, polls consistently show Democrat Rob Sand ahead of Republican hopeful Zach Lahn. The Senate race is tighter. Trump-endorsed Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is on the statewide ballot for the first time. She has represented a congressional seat on the eastern side of the state since 2021. Josh Turek, a state lawmaker, emerged from a bruising primary to battle Hinson to a near dead-heat. One of his biggest backers has been former President Barack Obama. Three out of four House races in Iowa are rated as a toss-up by the non-partisan Cook Political Report.

Around 8pm Eastern Time, the president will appear in a final campaign event in Salina, in the heart of Kansas.

Ken Paxton's last stand at the Alamo is in doubt. A stunning surge of new Hispanic voters is flooding Texas polls. The Texas Republican US Senate candidate planned to hold his final campaign event at the Alamo, one of the key sites of the Texas Revolution. He has apparently removed the stop from his campaign bus tour schedule. Instead, he plans stops on Monday in Conroe and Allen, over 300 miles away. In a statement to Texas Public Radio, the Alamo Trust, which oversees the site, said it was unaware of plans for Paxton to appear there.

The Republican Party is continuing to panic over Darline Graham's Senate bid. Some in the GOP worry that her late brother Lindsey's seat may fall to Democrats. Darline unexpectedly entered the national spotlight after her brother passed away in July. Trump picked her to take over his job in South Carolina. Now seeking re-election to serve six more years, the political novice is struggling against Democratic challenger Annie Andrews. Andrews managed to turn the deep-red state into a political battleground.

Vice President JD Vance's home transformed into Hogwarts for Halloween. The second most powerful man in the country turned himself into Dumbledore. Both Vance and President Donald Trump were celebrating the holiday. Trump, in a Mar-a-Lago ceremony, admitted he'd dressed as himself. Vance posed for a family photo with himself dressed as the head of Hogwarts. Baby son Alec was dressed as Dobby the House Elf.

An exclusive report reveals a secret Pentagon plot to help Democrats bring down Pete Hegseth after the midterms. All the stashed papers and clandestine military meetings have been revealed.

Pentagon insiders are holding their breath, waiting for the midterm elections to pass before they make their move. Speaking to the Daily Mail, sources revealed that Defense Department officials have spent the last 22 months quietly assembling a file of emails, memos, and meeting notes. The goal is simple: force Secretary of War Pete Hegseth out of office. They claim the evidence is damning. "We are ready with the receipts," they say.

It is a calculated gamble. The timing matters. These fed-up officials believe that once next week’s elections are over, they will have the political cover to act. The documents they have compiled are not just paper; they are ammunition.

The stakes are high across the country. With two days left until election day, more than 52 million Americans have already voted. Polls suggest a "blue wave" is coming, a trend that could reshape the political landscape in Washington.

Donald Trump knows the situation is precarious. He is heading to Iowa on Sunday for one last, desperate push to help Republican candidates. The Hawkeye State has proven to be more competitive than expected, a battleground that could decide the fate of the GOP. He is scheduled to speak at 4pm Eastern Time, a final bid to turn the tide against what the numbers suggest is an inevitable Democratic victory.

The Daily Mail is tracking every development as this historic election unfolds.