Republicans in tough races are breaking with President Donald Trump more often as Election Day nears, Fox News and the Washington Examiner reported.

At least two House Republicans, Reps. Jen Kiggans of Virginia and Mike Lawler of New York, have pointed to fights with Trump in their ads, Fox News reported. Kiggans calls herself "one of the most bipartisan members of Congress." One visual in her ad cites a headline saying she "bucks Trump on offshore wind."

Lawler's ad shows a clip of Trump calling him a "pain in the a--" over a tax break for state and local taxes, Fox News reported.

Some Republicans have also split with Trump over data centers and the Iran war, Fox News reported. Rep. Tom Barrett of Michigan has said local governments should decide whether to allow data centers.

In Senate races, Mike Rogers in Michigan broke with Trump over his trade war with Canada, the Washington Examiner reported. Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa called for an end to the Iran war. Both races are rated toss-ups.

Others are sticking close to Trump, the Examiner reported. Senate candidates Michael Whatley in North Carolina and Ken Paxton in Texas have welcomed him or appeared with him on the trail.

Meanwhile, Trump's White House aides see almost no path for Republicans to keep the House, WIRED reported, citing three sources. The aides are instead focused on saving the Senate majority.

"It happens in midterms when presidents aren't popular," GOP strategist Doug Heye told Fox News.

The White House says Trump is the party's best messenger. "President Trump is committed to maintaining Republican majorities in both the House and Senate," spokesperson Liz Huston told WIRED.

The midterm elections are Nov. 3.

What we know: Several Republicans in close races are openly showing where they differ with Trump.
What we don't: Whether that distance will help them keep their seats.