New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- US President Donald Trump is facing a tough time ahead of the 3 November US midterm elections amid a growing divide within the Republican Party. Several of his allies are distancing themselves from him over issues including the ongoing Iran war and his recently announced diesel supply deal with Russia. The agreement comes despite his signing a law last month aimed at curbing the revenues funding Moscow's war in Ukraine.

After months of focusing on the Iran war and insisting that Tehran must not acquire a nuclear weapon, Trump is stepping up efforts to address voters' concerns. Having previously said, "I don't care about the midterms," he is now promising measures including $5,000 checks for Americans if Republicans ...