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  "title": "From the Strait of Hormuz to the strait of midterm, Trump pays heavy price, By Azu Ishiekwene",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/from-the-strait-of-hormuz-to-the-strait-of-midterm-trump-pays-heavy",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T15:50:45.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/922986-from-the-strait-of-hormuz-to-the-strait-of-midterm-trump-pays-heavy-price-by-azu-ishiekwene.html"
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  "summary": "Now with Democrats in control of Congress, Trump’s final two years could change. For example, the Democratic Congress can investigate administration decisions, subpoena officials, scrutinise spending, examine the conduct of the war in Iran, and challenge policies on immigration, healthcare and the economy. The days of a rubber-stamp Congress may be well and truly over, […] The post From the…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/trumps-midterm-election-setback-may-fast-track-india-us-trade-deal",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:41:22.000Z"
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Bent on leaving his mark: Trump's proposed 'Triumphal Arch' sparks backlash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/bent-on-leaving-his-mark-trumps-proposed-triumphal-arch-sparks",
        "published": "2026-11-05T12:55:53.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Israelis fear for future of US support after midterm backlash against Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/israelis-fear-for-future-of-us-support-after-midterm-backlash-against",
        "published": "2026-11-05T14:04:16.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "At Republican watch parties, some blame midterm failure on Trump's unkept promises — including Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/at-republican-watch-parties-some-blame-midterm-failure-on-trumps",
        "published": "2026-11-05T14:49:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Fast Company",
        "title": "100,000 polled voters delivered a midterm verdict on Trump’s economy. Here are 4 takeaways",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/100-000-polled-voters-delivered-a-midterm-verdict-on-trumps-economy",
        "published": "2026-11-05T15:30:42.000Z"
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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."
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