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Living costs and AI among Americans’ midterm concerns

Guardian readers voice discontent with politics under Donald Trump, highlighting living costs, immigration, the climate crisis, AI, big tech and US wars overseas. Voting on 3 November will decide control of the currently Republican-held House of Representatives and Senate, while voters will also choose governors in 36 states.

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Living costs and AI among Americans’ midterm concerns
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What to know

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    Control of both congressional chambers and governorships in 36 states are at stake in the 3 November elections.

  • 02

    New York Times/Siena polling shows Donald Trump’s approval rating down to 36%.

Why it matters

These reader accounts illustrate some Americans’ concerns ahead of elections that will determine control of both chambers of Congress.

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