Early Voting Surges Past 43 Million as Trump and Clinton Hit Campaign Trail

Record turnout five days before midterms; President reshuffles weekend schedule for key Senate races in Iowa and Kansas.

More than 10 million additional ballots cast compared with the same point in 2022, with sharp increases in key Senate battleground states just days before Election Day.

Central bank keeps rates unchanged in 10-2 vote just days before midterm elections; two officials preferred a hike.

Central bank likely to pause after September hike as inflation remains elevated and Election Day approaches.

President rallies for GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton while Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged amid rising inflation concerns.