What's at stake for Trump in the US midterms?

BBC and PBS NewsHour report on the midterm elections, which put Congress and the future of both parties in play as Americans vote on 3 November. The BBC's North America correspondent, Anthony Zurcher, looks at how the results could reshape what remains of Donald Trump's presidency. PBS NewsHour, carrying Associated Press reporting by Steve Peoples, widens the lens to what comes after, according to PBS NewsHour · BBC.

PBS NewsHour describes Republicans at a crossroads. Trump, 80 and in his final term, may face a voter backlash that pushes the party to reconsider its loyalty to him, and some candidates are already keeping their distance. Former Sen. John E. Sununu, running again in New Hampshire, warned of a vacuum once Trump leaves. Strategist David Urban is watching whether Trump's coalition turns out. Vice President JD Vance leads early 2028 talk, but a poor night could hurt him and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, possibly helping Ted Cruz, Ron DeSantis or Chris Christie.

Democrats expect a good night yet are split. Establishment figures back Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, while progressives fault him and Chuck Schumer. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he wants to be "a party of yes and now."

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