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Trump’s fate in balance as US midterm elections put House, Senate up for grabs

Trump’s fate in balance as US midterm elections put House, Senate up for grabs
South China Morning Post Tuesday 03 November 2026, 23:00 UTC By SCMP Reporters 1 min read
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