{
  "id": 17956215,
  "title": "Polls open on US east coast in midterm elections that could weaken Trump’s hold on Washington",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/polls-open-on-us-east-coast-in-midterm-elections-that-could-weaken",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T11:21:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2041758/polls-open-on-us-east-coast-in-midterm-elections-that-could-weaken-trumps-hold-on-washington"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, polling stations opened across the US east coast for the midterm elections that could significantly impact President Donald Trump's presidency. Democrats are aiming to seize control of the House of Representatives and have a chance at taking the Senate, which would curb Trump's executive powers and potentially block his legislative agenda. Multiple polls predict a Democratic victory in the House and a strong possibility of gaining a majority in the Senate due to voter dissatisfaction with Trump's unpopular administration, high energy costs, and the ongoing conflict with Iran.\n\nRepublicans are determined to defend their Senate majority, which currently stands at 53-47, and hope to maintain their control even in conservative states like Kansas, Texas, Iowa, Ohio, and Alaska. Democrats must also defend competitive seats, including in Michigan, where a recent internal dispute saw Congresswoman Haley Stevens endorse the Republican nominee over the Democratic candidate.\n\nPolls predict Democrats will secure around 241 House seats, compared to 194 for Republicans, and a narrower 52-48 majority in the Senate. The high voter turnout, with over 57 million Americans already casting early votes, has raised concerns about potential disputes over the election results. Trump, who has repeatedly alleged voter fraud, will watch the results from the White House. If he loses control of Congress, he has indicated that he may veto legislation and could even defy Democrats.",
  "summary": "Polls opened on the US east coast on Tuesday in midterm elections that could upend Donald Trump’s presidency, with Democrats looking to seize control of Congress and significantly curb his executive powers. Multiple polls predict Democrats will take control of the House of Representatives and have a shot at seizing the Senate on the back of voter resentment at a deeply unpopular president,…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "US midterm elections live: Polls due to open in test for Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-midterm-elections-live-polls-due-to-open-in-test-for-trump",
        "published": "2026-11-03T10:10:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "US voters head to polls for midterm elections set to define remainder of Trump's term",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-voters-head-to-polls-for-midterm-elections-set-to-define-remainder",
        "published": "2026-11-03T10:16:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "U.S. midterm polls open on a consequential vote for Americans and Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/u-s-midterm-polls-open-on-a-consequential-vote-for-americans-and-trump",
        "published": "2026-11-03T11:00:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Why a midterm mauling for Trump will not bring Asia trade relief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/why-a-midterm-mauling-for-trump-will-not-bring-asia-trade-relief",
        "published": "2026-11-03T11:30:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "US midterm elections by the numbers as polls open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-midterm-elections-by-the-numbers-as-polls-open",
        "published": "2026-11-03T11:57:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}