US midterm polls close as Trump vows veto power

Polling stations have begun closing across several US states in the midterm elections, with President Donald Trump threatening to use his veto power to block Democratic legislation if they gain control of Congress. Voting has closed in states including Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Indiana, Florida, Vermont, Ohio, and Wyoming, with closures continuing across six time zones until Alaska finishes. Early voter turnout has already exceeded the 2022 midterm elections, with all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats contested. Polling suggests Democrats may win the House and possibly the Senate, fueled by voter dissatisfaction with Trump's low approval ratings, high energy costs, and the ongoing war with Iran. Trump told CBS News he welcomes the "Mr. Veto" title, citing Supreme Court rulings granting him broad executive powers regardless of the election outcome.