{
  "id": 18039711,
  "title": "Cost of living, corruption top issues and voters deeply unhappy with Trump: Early election takeaways",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/cost-of-living-corruption-top-issues-and-voters-deeply-unhappy-with-18039711",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T23:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261104/cost-of-living-corruption-top-issues-and-voters-deeply-unhappy-with-trump-early-election-takeaways"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump has urged voters to make him their focus in Tuesday's midterms, though he will not be on the ballot. History and poll data indicate this election could be challenging for Trump's Republican Party, although the political landscape and gerrymandering may limit Democratic gains.\n\nAccording to the AP Voter Poll, a significant majority of voters feel \"angry\" or \"dissatisfied\" with the country's current state. Roughly three-quarters express their discontent, with many attributing the blame to the Trump administration. Around 60% of voters believe higher prices are a result of Trump's policies, rather than factors outside his control.\n\nAdditionally, the poll reveals that about 70% of voters desire Congress to impose more checks and balances on the presidency. Democrats are aiming to secure majorities in both the House and Senate.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years. History, polling and early voting numbers suggest it could be a difficult night for Trump's Republican Party, though the…",
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        "published": "2026-11-03T15:23:35.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-midterm-elections-2026-how-are-votes-counted-and-when-will-the",
        "published": "2026-11-03T17:20:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "US voters head to polls to deliver midterm verdict on Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-voters-head-to-polls-to-deliver-midterm-verdict-on-trump-18013805",
        "published": "2026-11-03T19:25:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/trump-jr-invokes-charlie-kirk-assassination-in-last-minute-plea-to",
        "published": "2026-11-03T20:58:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Semafor",
        "title": "US voters are set to deliver their verdict on Trump 2.0",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-voters-are-set-to-deliver-their-verdict-on-trump-2-0",
        "published": "2026-11-03T22:26:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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