Millions of Americans are casting their votes for House, Senate and gubernatorial candidates in the 2026 midterm elections. And while President Donald Trump is not on the ballot, this is a pivotal moment for his presidency, which could shape his final two years in the White House, and his political legacy.

Democrats are hoping to capitalise on concerns about high costs of living, exacerbated by President Trump’s tariffs and the war with Iran. Opinion polling suggests the Democrats could take control of both houses of Congress, but many key races are within the margin of error. Close Senate races are forecast in several previously reliable Republican states, including Texas, Alaska, Iowa, Kansas and Ohio.

In this video, we visit some of these battleground states, and find out how issues like rising fuel costs, immigration and affordable healthcare are affecting voters.

00:00 Introduction
01:16 What the midterms mean for Donald Trump
03:49 How rising fuel costs are affecting US farmers
06:46 Could Trump’s immigration crackdown and ICE raids alienate some Republican voters?
07:51 Why Obamacare is taking centre stage in Georgia’s senate race

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King Charles III is to speak with “unflinching honesty” and “sincere sorrow” on the lasting pain of the transatlantic slave trade, during the final leg of his Caribbean tour in Antigua, Buckingham Palace has said.

The King will address Commonwealth leaders on Tuesday in a speech which will touch on the issue.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said earlier he was “open” to the possibility of the UK formally apologising for its role in slavery – a change in the government’s stance.

The British government has never formally apologised for slavery or offered to pay reparations.

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Today, the chancellor John Healey presented his first budget, and the first since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister.

Among some 98 measures on the Treasury scorecard were a £100 energy payment for millions, a tax rise for banks and pledges on fiscal devolution and defence spending.

How significant are the announcements in today’s budget? And what have we learned from the Office for Budget Responsibility’s analysis? To unpack everything, Adam and Chris are joined by deputy economics editor Dharshini David and BBC Verify’s policy and analysis correspondent Ben Chu.

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Transgender people in India were granted legal status in 2014 but many face discrimination and struggle to find work.

According to activist Dr Santosh Kumar from the transgender rights group Rista, there are an estimated five million transgender people in India, commonly known as hijra – a definition that also includes transsexuals, cross-dressers, eunuchs and transvestites.

While some businesses are becoming more inclusive, activists feel more needs to be done.

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