What is the current state of US politics?
Here’s a crisp snapshot as of November 2, 2026:
If you want, I can zoom in on any piece (election outlooks in your state, likely policy changes after the midterms, the Iran conflict’s trajectory, or the economic picture).
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- Presidents, vice presidents, and first ladies | USAGov
Backs: “President: Donald J. Trump (47th); Vice President: JD Vance.”
- Membership of the 119th Congress: A Profile
Backs: “House Speaker Mike Johnson; Senate Majority Leader John Thune.”
- Election Day: Frequently Asked Questions - EveryCRSReport.com
Backs: “Control of both chambers is genuinely at stake; the Senate could take weeks to settle. Class II Senate seats are up.”
- Consumer Price Index News Release - 2026 M09 Results
Backs: “Inflation re‑accelerated to 3.7% year‑over‑year in September; the Fed held rates steady on October 28, keeping the target range at 3.75%–4.00%.”
- Iran war's cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1 billion
Backs: “The U.S.–Iran war that began in late February continues despite temporary ceasefires; costs are mounting and it’s a top campaign issue.”
- How Trump's immigration crackdown sparked a backlash that could boomerang in the midterms
Backs: “The administration’s enforcement surge and new long‑horizon funding (via the Secure America Act) are driving policy and political backlash in swing areas.”
- Supreme Court Leaves Mifepristone Access Unchanged - For Now | KFF Quick Takes
Backs: “The Supreme Court has left current FDA rules for mifepristone in place while litigation proceeds; several states have abortion‑related measures on the 2026 ballot.”
- House Republicans are looking to get their agenda on track after a chaotic week
Backs: “The House has been turbulent, with recurring intra‑GOP rifts stalling floor action, while the Senate is operating with tight margins and heavy nomination and funding logjams heading into a lame‑duck session.”