Politics
US Midterm Elections and Iran War
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed uncertainty about the outcome of the Iran war, while former Governor Chris Christie criticized the Republican Party's strategy in retaining control of Congress. President Trump campaigned for Republicans ahead of the midterms, and the Justice Department announced an antitrust investigation into major TV networks.
Coverage timeline — 4 articles
The Hill
The Justice Department (DOJ) took many by surprise when it said over the weekend it would investigate the country's top television networks on antitrust grounds over a boycott they carried out last month responding to his ban of three news outlets from the White House. The announcement came as a f
2026-10-12 21:19 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Sunday said he "never thought" he would hold rallies again as he criss-crosses the country to campaign for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump made the observation while letting Truth Social followers know he would campaign for Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and G
2026-10-12 21:21 UTC
The Hill
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said on Sunday the GOP is committing “malpractice” in its effort to retain control of Congress amid a tough midterm environment for the party. Christie – a former Republican presidential candidate – discussed the surprisingly competitive Senate election in
2026-10-12 21:28 UTC
The Hill
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said he was unsure how the Iran war will end, with the eight-month mark of the conflict nearing. “I don't know what ‘crying uncle’ is in Farsi, but they're going to be crying uncle. You know, they are collapsing. They can't pay their soldiers. And Rachel, I
2026-10-12 21:29 UTC