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2026 Midterms

2026 Midterm Elections: Date, What's at Stake & How They Work

The 2026 midterms take place on November 3. All 435 House seats and 33 Senate seats are up for election. Here is everything you need to know about what's at stake.

Trump and the 2026 Midterms: What's at Stake for His Presidency

How will the midterms affect Trump's final two years? Three scenarios — Republicans hold, Democrats flip the House, Democrats flip both chambers — explained.

How U.S. Midterm Elections Work — A Complete Guide

What is a midterm election? Who votes, what's on the ballot, how Congress is elected, and why midterms matter. A plain-language guide for everyone.

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When Does Trump's Term End? Exact Date, Time & What Happens Next

Trump's second term ends on January 20, 2029 at 12:00 noon EST. Exact date, time in all time zones, and what changes the moment his presidency ends.

What Is the Electoral College? How It Works & Why 270 Wins

Where the 538 electors come from, why you need 270 to win, what happens in a tie, and how a candidate can win the popular vote but still lose the presidency.

Trump Tariffs Explained: Who Pays & Current 2026 Rates

What a tariff really is, who actually pays it (hint: not foreign countries), current rates, how tariffs affect prices, and the Supreme Court ruling that reshaped them.

Who Will Run for President in 2028?

Since Trump can't run again, both parties need new candidates. Here are the most likely contenders and what we know about the 2028 race.

Trump Approval Rating: History, Charts & How He Compares

Trump's approval rating history from 2017 to 2025. How does he compare to Obama, Biden, and other presidents?

The 25th Amendment Explained

Presidential incapacity, removal, and how it applies to Trump's current term. A complete guide to all four sections.

What Happens If a President Dies in Office?

Eight presidents have died in office. The full succession order and all eight historical cases explained.

Trump vs Obama: A Presidential Comparison

Approval ratings, economy, foreign policy, and historical legacy — a data-driven comparison of the 44th and 47th presidents.

Longest Serving U.S. Presidents in History

From FDR's record 12 years to presidents who lasted less than a month — the complete ranking by time in office.

Trump's Second Term: What Happens Until 2029

Policy priorities, constitutional limits, and what January 20, 2029 will look like for America.

Inauguration Day 2029: Everything You Need to Know

What happens on January 20, 2029? The ceremony, the oath, and why noon matters.

How Long Is a U.S. Presidential Term — And Why?

Four years. Two terms maximum. The history behind presidential term lengths, from the Founders to the 22nd Amendment.

Trump Compared to Other U.S. Presidents

Age records, approval ratings, impeachments, and historical firsts — Trump vs the other 46 presidents, by the numbers.

U.S. Presidential Election 2028: What We Know So Far

Who can run, who can't, and what the post-Trump political landscape might look like heading into 2028.