Midterm elections in the US

Trump Creates Discontent Among Senate Republicans

President Donald Trump's relationship with leading Senate Republicans is becoming increasingly strained, The Hill reports. After several conflicts over how to handle various issues, the White House and Senate Republicans have begun to pull in different directions, while the party struggles to maintain its majority in the midterm elections.

Several Republican senators say their trust in Trump has decreased after the president has repeatedly ignored the views of Thunes and other party leaders.

The latest example came when Trump ordered his choice for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, to not participate in a Senate hearing. The decision went against the strategy that Republican senators had laid out and left them puzzled.

"We can't surprise the president and he can't surprise us. Every time that happens between now and November, our chances of retaining the majority decrease," says Republican Senator Thom Tillis.

Democrats attract more voters ahead of the midterm elections

More American voters have voted in the Democratic primary elections ahead of the midterm elections than in the Republican primary elections, according to an analysis by the Washington Post.

A total of 12.6 million people have voted in the Democratic primary elections, while 8.6 million have participated in the Republican primary elections.

The number of Democratic voters has also increased in traditionally Republican electoral districts, including Georgia's 10th congressional district.

There is concern among Republicans that the party could lose its majority in Congress this fall. Donald Trump has urged Republican-controlled states to redraw electoral districts to benefit the party during the year.

One of the most notable redistrictings has taken place in Texas, but according to an analysis by the Washington Post, it is unclear whether the strategy has had the desired effect. Democrats have received more votes in most of the state's primaries, while the number of Republican votes has only increased in two districts.