US midterm elections could shift control of Congress

Americans voted Tuesday in pivotal midterm elections, with Democrats poised to seize control of Congress and impose the first major checks on Donald Trump's second term. Polls predict Democrats will win the House and have a chance at the Senate, driven by voter anger over inflation, energy costs, and the Iran conflict. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are at stake, with Democrats needing just three House gains and four Senate seats to flip both chambers. Trump's approval rating hovers near the low 30s, and a Democratic win would stall his agenda and enable sweeping investigations, while a Senate loss would threaten his judicial appointments. Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority but face competitive races in conservative states like Kansas, Texas, and Alaska. Over 57 million Americans voted early, and Trump has signaled he may refuse to accept unfavorable results, having already alleged voter fraud without evidence.