Final Push: Trump rallies in Midwest while Michigan Democrats fracture

President Donald Trump campaigned in Iowa and Kansas on Sunday as the final weekend of the midterm cycle concluded. At the same time, a rift opened in the Michigan Senate race when a former Democratic primary opponent endorsed the Republican candidate. These moves set the stage for Tuesday's vote, which will decide control of Congress.

The Trump administration announced $15 billion in aid for agricultural producers. More than half of that sum is a one-time payment for farmers facing high diesel prices. An additional $13.8 billion in payments is planned for the 2025 crop year. These funds are intended to offset costs from tariffs and the Iran war that have hurt farm profits.

In Michigan, Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday. Stevens ran against Abdul El-Sayed in the August primary. She said El-Sayed told her she was no longer welcome in his campaign. Stevens attended a church service with Rogers before announcing her support. Her top aide resigned following the announcement.

El-Sayed downplayed the endorsement on Sunday. He said he is focused on issues like the cost of living. He told reporters that he does not think about Stevens and that none of the drama matters.

Trump held rallies in Dubuque, Iowa, and Salina, Kansas. In Iowa, he spoke for two hours and predicted a sweep for Republicans. In Kansas, he arrived late and spoke for nearly 90 minutes. An Air Force One flyover preceded his landing at the airport. Hundreds of attendees left before his speech ended near 10 p.m. local time.

The president will deliver a closing speech at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday. He said the event would show how beautiful the site is. The repair project has been slow and expensive. The White House formally announced the speech after Trump initially suggested it might happen the next day.

The Justice Department defended a list of more than 20,000 suspected noncitizen voters in California. The department suggested the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights should face contempt charges. A judge had allowed the group to access the data for legal standing arguments. The group's filing noted that 40% of the names did not appear in state voter files.

In Petersburg, Alaska, FBI agents visited donors for Dan J. Sullivan. Sullivan is a former teacher campaigning against Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. Agents interviewed a dozen contributors, including Sharon Hunter, who donated $1,000. The administration is considering criminal charges over a tactic called ballot stacking.

Voters across the country expressed anxiety about the state of the nation. Linda Markle, 72, said in Pennsylvania that the president is destroying the country. Therese Mennell, a retiree in Ohio, said Trump is saving the country despite his arrogant style. The election will determine which party controls the House and Senate for the final two years of the current presidency.