{
  "id": 16813535,
  "title": "Trump says he will ‘figure a way’ to work with Democrats if Republicans lose House, vows to accept election results ‘if they’re honest’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/trump-says-he-will-figure-a-way-to-work-with-democrats-if-republicans",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T23:08:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/trump-says-he-will-figure-a-way-to-work-with-democrats-if-republicans-lose-house-vows-to-accept-election-results-if-they-re-honest-101793124553455.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, President Donald Trump stated he would seek ways to collaborate with Democrats if Republicans lose control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections. He expressed confidence in the possibility of divided government working in the past, citing his veto power as a crucial tool. Speaking to reporters, Trump mentioned his hope for Republicans to keep the House but acknowledged that presidents have previously governed under divided government and negotiated with opposition parties. He emphasized the president's constitutional authority to veto legislation passed by Congress, noting that a presidential veto can be overridden by a two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress, making it a significant factor during times of divided government. The president reiterated his stance on election integrity, stating he would accept election results only if they are \"honest elections.\" Despite multiple challenges and rejections, Trump has consistently advocated for stricter election safeguards and questioned the integrity of past elections. The upcoming elections will determine if Republicans maintain unified control of Congress or if Democrats gain the power to scrutinize the administration, influence spending legislation, and shape Trump's domestic agenda through House committees.",
  "summary": "President Donald Trump said he would rely on negotiations and his veto power if Democrats win control of the House.",
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        "published": "2026-10-27T16:46:43.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/trump-says-he-will-respect-u-s-midterm-results-if-theyre-honest",
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        "published": "2026-10-27T17:27:03.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/trump-says-will-respect-us-midterm-results-if-theyre-honest-16782123",
        "published": "2026-10-27T17:59:29.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/if-theyre-honest-trump-casts-latest-suspicion-on-us-midterm-elections",
        "published": "2026-10-27T18:24:13.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/trump-says-will-respect-us-midterm-results-if-theyre-honest-16811210",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/nate-silvers-midterm-predictions-on-end-of-the-trump-era-and-ai",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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