US midterms: Democrats poised to seize House and Senate

Polls closed Tuesday in US midterms with Democrats poised to seize the House and potentially the Senate, threatening to curtail Donald Trump's power for the rest of his presidency. A Democratic House win would stall his legislative agenda and enable sweeping investigations. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats were at stake, with Democrats needing only three House gains and four Senate seats to take both chambers. Trump's approval rating hovers near the low 30s amid soaring living costs and the war against Iran, which have fueled economic discontent. Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority, but races in conservative states like Kansas and Texas have become competitive. Concerns persist that Trump, who tried to overturn his 2020 defeat, will refuse to accept results if Republicans lose.