https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-bond-market-is-crashing-trump-s-midterm-campaignContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-bond-market-is-crashing-trump-s-midterm-campaignhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-bond-market-is-crashing-trump-s-midterm-campaign#u60757Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:57:06 +0000The Trump administration is petitioning the Supreme Court for the third time to implement restrictions on mail-in voting before the 2026 midterms. This legal push follows a federal judge's previous block of an executive order aimed at limiting mail ballots. While the president used Labor Day to criticize political opponents, his administration is simultaneously scaling back scheduled military exercises with South Korea. These developments occur alongside a bond market sell-off and rising gas prices resulting from U.S. strikes against Iran.Why it mattersControl of the midterms often determ https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-bond-market-is-crashing-trump-s-midterm-campaignhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-bond-market-is-crashing-trump-s-midterm-campaign#u58441Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:41:47 +0000Donald Trump's midterm campaign faces a combination of financial instability and legal setbacks. While a bond market sell-off pushes up rates and inflation alarms, a federal judge extended a block on a Trump executive order intended to limit mail-in voting for the midterms. Simultaneously, the administration deals with rising gas prices following U.S. strikes against Iran. Despite these pressures, Trump's political group, MAGA Inc., has initiated its first major midterm spending move with a $10 million ad campaign for a Texas Senate race.Why it mattersThe administration is navigating https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-bond-market-is-crashing-trump-s-midterm-campaignhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-bond-market-is-crashing-trump-s-midterm-campaign#u57707Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:48:28 +0000The bond market is currently experiencing a sell-off that is negatively impacting Donald Trump's midterm campaign. This rout is occurring as the world enters a higher-rate era, with bond markets pushing up rates and sounding alarms over inflation. While Trump has pressured the Federal Reserve to cut rates following a strong August jobs report, threatening trade shutdowns if they do not comply, the broader global trend suggests a persistent increase in the price of money. Scott Bessent is working to stabilize the U.S. debt market as a major buyer withdraws.Why it mattersRising interest rat