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US Midterms: Democrats Target House, Senate

Polls closed in the US midterm elections with Democrats aiming to seize control of the House and potentially the Senate. This could weaken President Trump's grip on Washington and limit his legislative power, amid rising dissatisfaction over inflation and the war against Iran.

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Polls closed on Tuesday (Nov 3) in the US midterm elections.1 3
Democrats are poised to seize the House and potentially the Senate, with all 435 House seats and 35 of the 100 Senate seats at stake.1 2 3
Republicans losing the House would give Democrats control over Trump's legislative agenda; a Senate defeat could also threaten his ability to appoint Supreme Court justices and senior officials.1 2 3
The election is seen as a nationwide judgment on Trump, amid soaring living costs and the war against Iran.1 3
Hakeem Jeffries predicted that Democrats would take back control of the House.1 3
Taylor Cook expressed concerns about rising rent, groceries, utility bills, and property taxes.3

1 Ada Derana · 2 Hiru News - English · 3 Lanka News Web

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