Polls open in 12 states in the USA
Midterm polls opened in three more US states at 8:30 am Brasília time:
North Carolina;
Ohio;
West Virginia.
In total, 12 US states already have the polls open.
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.
The first midterm polls open
The polls in Vermont opened at 7 am, Brasília time, this Tuesday (3), starting the initial vote for the midterms. The state is in the northeast of the USA.
About 150,000 Vermonters had already voted early.
The polls in the North American state close at 9 pm, in the Brasília time zone.
Expecting a defeat, Trump rehearses the role of 'Mr. Veto'
For those who spent 20 months ignoring Congress, President Donald Trump already envisions the second half of his term under a new reality, without control of the Legislature. Most polls indicate that Democrats will have a victory in the Chamber and a good chance of regaining the Senate.
The American press reports that Trump has outlined a strategy to face the worst-case scenario, starting with this Tuesday's elections — which would lead the opposing party to take control of both houses of Congress and turn it into a lame duck, limiting its power.
The president anticipated his formula for governing, if that happens, and stated that he will not let the Democrats "ruin everything":
"I think I'm going to become Mr. Veto," the president said on the "Pod Force One" podcast on the "New York Post."
USA: Trump in check in midterm elections - The Subject
Today, Donald Trump's Republican party controls both houses with a narrow majority. But opinion polls show that the American president is at his lowest levels of approval and indicate that the Democratic party could impose a double defeat on Trump.
In this episode of O Assunto, Victor Boyadjian welcomes two guests. He talks to journalist Guga Chacra, who analyzes, directly from New York, the American electoral map and the influence of Trump's foreign policy on voter mood. Victor also interviews historian Filipe Figueiredo, who analyzes all possible scenarios for the American Congress and its consequences for the world.
Can Democrats act against Flávio Bolsonaro in the USA? Understand what is at stake in this Tuesday’s elections
With the possibility of Democrats gaining a majority in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, Brazilians have been asking on social media for party politicians to act for the deportation of Flávio, who arrived in the US last week, after fleeing Brazil. The hashtag #DeportTheBolsonaros was among the most shared on X in Brazil this Friday (30).
Experts interviewed by g1 point out that the deportation or expulsion of the senator is not in the hands of Congress. This is because decisions about the permanence of foreigners in the USA involve Executive bodies, such as the State Department, headed by Marco Rubio, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), both of which are subordinate to the Trump administration.
Understand whether Trump could be impeached if he loses control of Congress
👉 During his first term (from January 20, 2017 to January 20, 2021), Trump faced two impeachments in the House of Representatives. When these cases reached the Senate, however, the Republican was acquitted.
According to analysts interviewed by g1, the new Chamber may even open a new impeachment process against the US president, however, it is highly unlikely that the process will result in Trump being removed by the Senate.
For g1 columnist Sandra Cohen, a third impeachment request against Trump is not ruled out.
What are midterms and why do they have that name?
The midterms are the midterm elections in the United States. They get their name because they happen in the middle of the presidential term.
The last elections took place in 2024. Trump took office in January 2025, as did the deputies and senators elected that year. In November 2026, Trump will be halfway through his presidential term, while the representatives elected in 2024 and the senators elected in 2020 will be near the end of their terms.
Parliamentarians elected in the midterms will take office in January 2027. Trump does not run in the election, and his presidential term ends in January 2029.
Why US elections are always on a Tuesday in November
The midterm elections in the United States will follow a 19th century tradition already familiar to Americans: they will be held in November and on a Tuesday. This year, they are scheduled for this Tuesday (3).
A law passed in the United States in 1845 established that presidential elections were always held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. In 1872, Congress approved extending the rule to elections for the House of Representatives, starting in 1876. Later, the race for the Senate was also included.
At that time, voters needed to travel long distances to attend voting centers, with many leaving home a day in advance to arrive on time.
The United States goes to the polls this Tuesday (3) for the midterm elections, known as midterms, with more than 50 million Americans having already voted in advance.
According to the most recent projections, the Democratic Party - which opposes Trump - comes to the vote as the favorite to win the Chamber. The race for the Senate remains open, with institutes pointing to a slight advantage for the Democrats.
Supreme Court rejects Trump administration's attempt to disregard nearly 20,000 California votes
The Supreme Court has refused to intervene in a case involving 20,000 people identified by the Republican government as likely non-citizens on voter lists in California, a state largely dominated by the Democratic Party.
In California, the Trump administration had asked the Supreme Court that contested votes be separated until voters' citizenship could be verified. State officials, however, stated that the list appeared to contain many errors and that, in practice, the measure could prevent legally qualified voters from voting.
The Supreme Court did not detail the reasons for the decision, as is common in emergency trials.
US elections: parties end campaign before decisive midterms
Democrats and Republicans conclude their campaign this Monday (2) with the last rallies before the decisive mid-term elections, which could provoke a major change in Congress.
President Donald Trump announced a speech for 2 pm (4 pm Brasília time) at the capital's reflecting pool, in front of the Lincoln Memorial, which he ordered to be renovated and which became one of the symbols of his commitment to starting work to restore Washington.
Trump administration takes California election dispute to Supreme Court
President Donald Trump's administration asked the United States Supreme Court on Monday to temporarily block California from counting mail-in votes from more than 20,000 registered voters who, according to federal authorities, are unlikely to be American citizens.
In yet another chapter of the legal dispute, which could affect thousands of voters in this Tuesday's midterm elections (3), the Department of Justice requested a precautionary measure to suspend the counting of contested votes until the citizenship of each voter is verified.
A federal appeals court rejected the request on Friday (30).
US voters show pessimism about the economy ahead of elections
On the eve of elections that will decide whether President Donald Trump's Republican Party will maintain control of Congress, voters' attention is focused on the economy.
High prices are a major concern, and many Americans attribute persistent inflation to the president's policies, especially trade tariffs and the war with Iran. In short, Americans are dissatisfied.
US elections: see expected impacts for different sectors
As the US midterm elections approach, the American business sector is preparing for a possible shift in the balance of power in Washington.
In the event of a strong performance from Democrats, analysts and strategists say stocks in the clean energy, housing and healthcare sectors could benefit, while artificial intelligence, data center and defense companies could come under stricter scrutiny from lawmakers.
The chances of a Democratic landslide victory were at 72%, according to Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, while the chances of the Republican Party retaining the Senate and the Democratic Party winning the House of Representatives were at 23%.
Who are the 3 Democrats who stand out in the race for the US Senate
To gain control of the Senate, Democrats need to keep their seats and win four others in this Tuesday's elections (3). Three candidates stand out in the dispute, which until the start of the war against Iran favored the Republicans. With different profiles, James Talarico, from Texas, is betting on Christian faith and dialogue between parties to try to turn a traditionally Republican state around.
Abdul El-Sayed, candidate for Michigan, represents the most progressive wing and faces attacks for his Muslim origin and his positions on Israel. Jon Ossoff, the youngest senator in office, is seeking re-election in Georgia and is emerging as a possible Democratic candidate for the 2028 presidential race. The three also have in common Donald Trump's attacks during the campaign.
