U.S. Politics LIVE: Trump’s Midterm Warning, Taxpayer-Funded Ads & Iran Sanctions Relief

President Donald Trump’s political operation is facing growing pressure ahead of the 2026 midterms, with one Trump adviser telling CNN the elections are “obviously going to be f*ing rough”** for Republicans. The White House is preparing an aggressive campaign push as Trump focuses on turning out his core supporters. Also in focus: taxpayer-funded White House advertising featuring Trump. CNN and other outlets report that a new ad is the third such spot in roughly a week. The White House describes the ads as public-service announcements, while critics, including some Republicans, have questioned whether they cross the line into political advertising. Meanwhile, a U.S. official told CNN that Trump is open to Iran sanctions relief and the unfreezing of some Iranian funds if Tehran makes concrete progress on its nuclear programme. Mediators are attempting to bring the two sides back toward negotiations. And in New York, prosecutors have reopened an investigation into alleged sexual assaults involving Cornell University fraternity members after a former student filed a civil lawsuit. The Tompkins County district attorney says the case will be presented to a grand jury, while the accuser’s attorney disputes the prosecutor’s characterization of her original 2024 statement. #Trump #TrumpLive #USPolitics #Midterms2026 #MidtermElections #GOP #Republicans #WhiteHouse #Iran #IranNuclearDeal #IranSanctions #Cornell #BreakingNews #PoliticsLive #USNews CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram:   / cnnnews18   Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube