200 Million Americans Head to Polls in Midterm Elections

Americans are voting in midterm elections to determine control of both chambers of Congress, directly impacting President Donald Trump's ability to advance his agenda amid historically low approval ratings. The outcome will shape the remainder of his term. At a polling station in Dearborn, Michigan, election officials managed steady turnout, with voters casting ballots for congressional, state, and local offices. A predominantly Yemeni-Muslim community showed strong interest in Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who could become the first Muslim elected to the chamber. The elections occur hours after US military strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, which Trump downplayed as limited and defensive. He suggested a negotiated deal with Tehran remains possible, while analysts warn of a potential short but intense military campaign after the vote.