US senators expect vote before December 13 on Trump's nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia

A decade after Donald Trump's controversial Access Hollywood tape, the gender divide continues to influence the mid-term elections. In 2005, the real estate tycoon and future president was caught on tape boasting about kissing and groping women without their consent. He downplayed the remarks, claiming they were "locker-room talk." The tape ultimately impacted his presidential campaign but left a lasting impression on US politics.

The Access Hollywood tape was not the only Trump-related issue impacting the current mid-term elections. Recently, it was revealed that Trump campaign ads funded by public money may violate federal law. Critics are raising concerns about potential misuse of the "counting window" by Trump allies to disrupt the election results. Experts are also warning about the possibility of such interference.

As the mid-term elections approach, Democrats are taking a stand against Trump but also grappling with whether their approach is too focused on him. They are trying to balance highlighting his failures with presenting their own policy agenda. Democrats aim to maintain a focus on issues beyond the Trump administration, while acknowledging the need to address the lingering impact of his presidency.