US Midterms: Texas early voting begins and Trump pledges farm relief

Early voting has commenced in Texas ahead of the upcoming US midterm elections. In the race for the US Senate, Democrat James Talarico holds a slight polling lead over Republican Ken Paxton. Additionally, the gubernatorial race features Democrat Gina Hinojosa challenging incumbent Republican Greg Abbott, who is seeking a fourth term.

In Kansas, President Donald Trump has pledged an eight billion dollar relief program for farmers to mitigate the impact of high diesel prices during harvest season. The initiative, which Trump noted was based on a proposal from Senator Roger Marshall, aims to provide significant financial support to the agricultural sector.