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US midterm elections explained: What happens and why do they matter?

Name: US midterm elections explained: What happens and why do they matter?
Uploaded: 2026-11-07T03:32:57+00:00
Description: The 2026 US midterm elections saw Democrats win control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, shifting the balance of power in Congress and posing a major challenge to President Donald Trump's legislative agenda.

Published 7 November 2026

The 2026 US midterm elections saw Democrats win control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, shifting the balance of power in Congress and posing a major challenge to President Donald Trump's legislative agenda.

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Producer: Spot On
Topics: Government accountability
Last updated: 8 November 2026