Midterm debates in 3 states turn to Iran war and Trump tariffs
Why it matters: With 25 days until Election Day, clashes in Michigan, Georgia and Maine tested messages in key races.
Candidates in key midterm races in Michigan, Georgia and Maine traded sharp attacks in a high-stakes debate night, with the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s tariffs emerging as central flashpoints. ABC News described the exchanges as fiery as contenders pressed each other on foreign policy and the economic fallout tied to tariff policy. The debates came with 25 days remaining before Election Day, giving voters in several competitive contests one of their last extended looks at the candidates. The faceoffs underscored how international conflict and trade policy are shaping campaign arguments well beyond Washington.