US midterm election could shift Congress from Republicans

Americans voted Tuesday in a midterm election widely viewed as a referendum on President Donald Trump, with the outcome potentially shifting control of Congress from his Republican Party and limiting his final two years in office. Polls suggest Democrats could win a House majority and possibly the Senate, driven by voter discontent over high costs, energy prices, and the conflict with Iran. A House loss would let Democrats stall Trump's agenda and investigate his administration, while a Senate defeat would threaten his judicial appointments. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are contested, with Democrats needing three House gains and four Senate seats for control. Over 57 million Americans voted early, and Trump has signaled he would veto Democratic initiatives if his party loses.