UPDATED: Nov 4, 2026 07:36 ISTAs voting concludes in the United States midterm elections, early exit poll findings indicate significant voter dissatisfaction with the state of the economy and Donald Trump's administration. Nearly 9 in 10 voters cited the cost of living as a key factor in their vote, with two-thirds placing the blame on the president for high prices.

Across the country, all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 36 governorships are contested, with key battleground races unfolding in North Carolina, Ohio, Maine, and Texas. While Republicans seek to maintain congressional majorities to advance Trump's agenda over his remaining two years, Democrats aim to reclaim the House to mount oversight, hearings, and probes against executive decisions.

The election serves as a crucial referendum on foreign policy decisions, including the Iran war, alongside tariffs and immigration issues, carrying major political consequences for governance in Washington heading into 2028. Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSUS Polls: Income Inequality, AI Job Losses & Indian-American Voting TrendsA panel of analysts discusses key political and economic shifts influencing American voters during election coverage.

The discussion highlights how kitchen-table concerns, including affordability, gas prices, and growing income inequality, have taken centre stage. Panellists analyse how technological disruptions and AI-driven job cuts in major tech companies have amplified voter anxiety across demographics.

The conversation also explores Indian-American voting and political donation patterns, noting how educational backgrounds, urban concentration, and strategic political access shape their choices between the Democratic and Republican parties. Additionally, the programme tracks real-time election projections and race calls across several states, including Virginia, Florida, Arizona, and Michigan, assessing voter turnout and closely contested congressional battles.US Midterms: White House Watch, Indian American Contests and Fight for CongressA special broadcast live from the White House tracks the unfolding results of the US midterm elections as polling booths close across key states, including Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, Florida, and Ohio.

With Donald Trump monitoring incoming projections from the East Room, the broadcast analyses the intense battle for control of the US House of Representatives and the US Senate. Panelists discuss key races featuring Indian American candidates, including Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio, Pia Dandia in Florida, Suhas Subramanyam, Ro Khanna, and Pramila Jayapal.

Experts assess shifting voter patterns, highlighting diaspora concerns over immigration, economic issues, affordability, and income inequality. Strategists suggest the midterms represent a referendum on the country's political trajectory and could significantly alter the legislative balance in Washington.US Midterm Elections: Clifford Young, Ajay Jain Bhutoria, Poornima NathAs polling gets underway in the United States midterm elections, a panel discussion analyses voter sentiment, key economic pressures, and political fallout for Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

Ipsos Public Affairs President Clifford Young highlights that soaring cost of living and inflation serve as dominant pain points for voters, noting that 'Americans are frustrated' and increasingly pessimistic about the sitting administration. Democratic leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria points out shifting allegiances among the Indian American community, citing rising living costs, visa obstacles, tariffs, and hate speech as reasons for a projected Democratic resurgence in Congress and the Senate.

Meanwhile, Republican political candidate Poornima Nath discusses her public decision to pull support from Donald Trump and suspend her Hindus and Trump initiative, pointing out broader immigrant disillusionment with party rhetoric. The discussion also unpacks Trump's sudden policy announcement stopping four billion dollars in funding to Israel, potential congressional investigations, and the long-term ramifications for the 2028 presidential race.US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island Near Strait Of Hormuz As Tehran Warns Of Stronger RetaliationFresh tensions have erupted in West Asia following United States military strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz area.

The US characterized the action as a limited, defensive operation conducted to protect American assets from Iranian targeting. Despite ongoing diplomatic talks and statements from US Vice President JD Vance regarding a negotiated settlement, Iran warned of a befitting response, declaring the ball is in Washington's court.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also discussed the negotiations with the US President. The strikes have compounded shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, where commercial vessels have faced recurring attacks, leaving thousands of seafarers stranded.

India has reiterated calls for dialogue and a peaceful resolution.