US midterm elections: Trump faces voter verdict as Congress control hangs in balance

Americans voted in midterm congressional elections viewed as a referendum on Republican President Donald Trump, whose ability to govern in his final two years could be sharply reduced if Democrats succeed. Control of both chambers is at stake. Democrats need to gain three seats to take the House and four to take the Senate. Early projections showed Democrats winning key Senate races in North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia, while exit polls indicated widespread voter anger over the economy and Trump's leadership. Trump's approval rating is near historic lows, driven by discontent over the Iran war, fuel prices, and living costs. Historically, the president's party has lost congressional seats in nearly every midterm election since World War II.