https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/democrats-to-attend-cop31-climate-talks-boosted-by-midterms-and-eager-to-make-up-for-trump-era-setbacksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/democrats-to-attend-cop31-climate-talks-boosted-by-midterms-and-eager-to-make-up-for-trump-era-setbackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/democrats-to-attend-cop31-climate-talks-boosted-by-midterms-and-eager-to-make-up-for-trump-era-setbacks#u197729Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:17:56 +0000A Democratic congressional delegation is attending the UN COP31 climate summit in Turkey, aiming to signal U.S. commitment after midterm election victories strengthened their position. The talks opened with leaders urging faster global action and warnings that high fossil fuel prices are driving inflation. Delegates face a widening gap between climate pledges and accelerating climate impacts, with October 2026 recorded as the hottest October ever.Why it mattersThe summit follows U.S. midterms on November 3 that Democrats say delivered a resounding mandate. Their presence counters perceptions o