Obama's support for Democrat attacked by Trump
Former US President Barack Obama recorded a new message in support of Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate.
Obama, who has been heavily involved in the party's midterm campaigns in recent days, extolled the qualities of the candidate, who has been persecuted by Republicans because of his religion and has been called a "jihadist" by President Donald Trump.
"I urge you to support Abdul El-Sayed for the United States Senate. Abdul is a doctor and has stood up to special interests to fight for good jobs, better health care and lower costs… Abdul has never accepted money from corporations. He understands that health care is a human right and believes we should invest in this area instead of wasting money on endless wars."
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has also been making robocalls in support of El-Sayed.
Gasoline and diesel prices break records on election day
The price of a gallon of gasoline has never been as high on an election day as this year: a national average of US$4.15 this Tuesday (3).
Although gas station prices have declined in recent days and weeks, this is the most expensive price on record, based on data dating back to 2000. In 2022, Election Day, it was $3.80 per gallon.
The average price of diesel is US$6.29 per gallon this Tuesday across the country, also far surpassing the previous record for Election Day, of US$5.35 per gallon in 2022.
Trump administration sent observers to Democratic strongholds
The U.S. Department of Justice has deployed federal election observers to 126 counties and cities in all 50 U.S. states.
According to a CNN analysis, however, most of them are being sent to some of the biggest Democratic strongholds in swing states, such as Dallas, Detroit, Chicago and Cleveland.
The department says approximately 1,000 monitors — agency lawyers, not law enforcement — will watch polling places for violations of federal election laws.
"The Department prioritizes monitoring in jurisdictions that need to provide language assistance. Election monitoring may also occur in some overlooked areas where there is a shortage of election observation data," a Justice Department official told CNN.
Amid midterms, Trump says he will cut $4 billion in funding to Israel in 2027
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated this Tuesday (3) that he reached an agreement with the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, for Washington to stop the transfer of US$4 billion (around R$22 billion) in aid to Israel from 2027 onwards.
Trump made the revelation in an interview with Fox News this Tuesday, amid the midterms vote.
He said Israel no longer needed the funding and that some Democrats and left-wing politicians were using financial support for Israel as an argument to criticize Republicans. "We have already agreed that we will stop paying Israel by the end of this year. Now, we will help Israel if it needs it," Trump said about negotiations with Netanyahu.
Read more in the report.
Amid midterms, Trump says he is close to a trade agreement with Canada
In an interview with Fox News this Tuesday (3), Donald Trump said he is close to closing an agreement with Canada, after an escalation in the imposition of tariffs by one country on another.
Tariffs on Canada have become a point of attention for states that border the neighboring country, such as Michigan and Maine. Both states, currently Republican, are seen as a possibility of turning points for Democrats amid controversies over the cost of living.
Polls open in 7 more US states
Midterm polls opened in seven more US states at 11am Brasília time. See below:
Colorado;
Montana;
Nebraska;
New Mexico;
North Dakota;
Utah;
Wyoming.
As a result, a total of 42 states and the District of Columbia, in the capital Washington D.C., have already opened polls in the USA.
New York Attorney General Announces “Problems”
The New York State Attorney General said polling locations throughout Westchester County are experiencing "problems" in a post on X.
"My office is monitoring this issue with scanners throughout Westchester and is in contact with state and local Boards of Elections as they work on a solution. Westchester voters can still complete and deliver their ballots safely at their polling locations. Your votes will be counted," said Letitia James.
According to a spokesperson for the county Board of Elections, the problem is "widespread" and for now, voters in the county north of New York City are being told to fill out ballots that will be placed in orange emergency bags to be counted later.
Polls open in 11 more states
Midterm polls opened in 11 more US states at 9am Brasília time. See below:
Alabama
Arizona
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Mississippi
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Wisconsin
As a result, a total of 34 states and the District of Columbia, in the capital Washington D.C., have already opened polls in the USA.
Polls open in 23 US states and Columbia
Midterm polls opened in 11 more US states and in the District of Columbia, in the capital Washington D.C., at 9 am, Brasília time. See below:
Delaware
Columbia (electoral district in Washington D.C.)
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
michigan
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
With this, a total of 23 states and Columbia already have the polls open in the USA.
18 polling locations relocated in Florida after heavy rain
After heavy rains and flooding in the state of Florida, in the USA, the local government decided to transfer 18 polling locations in the state to guarantee voters the right to vote.
The changes are happening in Brevard, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties.
Due to weather conditions, Governor Ron DeSantis had already declared a state of emergency on Monday (2) in five of these counties.
US and Iran are still far from agreement, but Qatar persists in mediation
Iran and the United States remain far from reaching an agreement to end the war. The information comes from a high-ranking Iranian official to the Reuters news agency this Tuesday (3). Still, Qatari officials say diplomatic efforts continue to avoid a return to major conflict after the U.S. midterm elections.
According to a statement issued by Qatar, progress has been made in negotiations with both sides and efforts to reduce differences continue.
During the night, the US carried out "defensive" strikes on the Iranian island of Qeshm. An American official said the strikes were aimed at surface-to-air missiles used against American targets. Another official said the attacks appeared to be limited and did not signal the resumption of major combat operations.
