Why the 2026 US midterms could reshape Washington
An Al Jazeera discussion examines the issues confronting voters and the divisions inside both major parties ahead of the congressional elections.
The 2026 United States congressional midterm elections could reshape Washington, according to a discussion aired by Al Jazeera as voters weigh the direction of national politics.
Josh Rushing spoke with journalists Krystal Ball and Jude Russo about the forces driving the political conversation, including the economy, foreign policy, immigration and artificial intelligence.
The programme also examined the changing media landscape and its role in how voters view the election. It considered what voters may be seeking from Washington as the campaign debate develops.
Divisions within both major US parties were another focus of the discussion, with the contributors assessing how internal disagreements may shape the political contest.
The programme offered no polling, candidate details or evidence indicating which party may control Congress. Its assessment of the elections’ potential impact on Washington remains conditional.
