Texas Democrat James Talarico was missing from the Senate campaign trail for nine days and said he had flu. Some conservative influencers falsely claimed he was receiving treatment at an Ohio mental health facility, but footage showed him at a festival in Texas at the time.

An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.

As election day looms, the president turns his eyes overseas for help with a pressing domestic problem.

Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.

The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.

"You going after my mom?" El-Sayed shot back as Rogers seemed to imply his opponent might have a family member on a "watchlist".

The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.

Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.

The White House said Trump was warning of the risk a nuclear Iran with his comments at a Nebraska rally.

US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.

Critics have questioned the reliability of the data, warning it could result in US citizens being wrongly removed from electoral rolls.