Trump continues midterm campaign blitz in North Carolina - US politics live

Key Points:

• The Michigan US Senate race is heating up with Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed facing former Republican congressman Mike Rogers; their debate is scheduled for 12pm ET in Detroit amid a campaign marked by racist attacks targeting El-Sayed's Muslim faith.
• France is experiencing riots and curfews following protests over its education system, with Donald Trump falsely blaming mass migration for the unrest despite no evidence from French authorities.
• Trump announced $8 billion in economic aid for farmers affected by soaring diesel prices amid ongoing tensions related to the US war on Iran, acknowledging the political risk for Republicans in key agricultural states like Kansas ahead of the midterms.
• Trump is campaigning in North Carolina for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley, who trails Democrat Roy Cooper in polls; meanwhile, GOP Super PACs are reallocating funds from North Carolina to Kansas, signaling challenges in holding the Tar Heel state.
• The midterm elections are less than two weeks away, with Trump actively campaigning across multiple states to support Republican candidates amid growing concerns about potential Democratic gains.