The Democrats have won control of the House in the US midterm Congressional elections, but the Republicans have retained control of the Senate.
DC Direct - Midterm recounts
19 Nov 2018
The polls have closed in the US, but the work surrounding the midterms is far from over. Tune into DC Direct and hear about what happens when the race is too close to call.
Trump urges end to Florida recount, Democrats seek extension
As Florida officials scrambled to review more than eight million ballots by Thursday, US President Donald Trump, without providing evidence, cast doubt on the recount process required by state law in close elections.
The Mid-term elections were a referendum on Trump and his style of autocratic governance. The results were hopeful, but, Trump is far from being knocked out.
Democratic wins by a women wave
9 Nov 2018
Donald Trump said he wanted the midterm elections to be a referendum on his presidency. So, after facing numerous scandals involving women, more than 100 female candidates won seats in the US House of Representatives.
Have migrants become victims of US politics?
9 Nov 2018
Trump put immigration under the microscope. At rallies, he demonized a caravan of migrants heading to the US-Mexico border, while critics condemned his comments as racist.
How will Donald Trump work with a Democratic House of Representatives?
9 Nov 2018
Democrats have won control of the US House of Representative. It gives them the power to investigate Donald Trump over a number of allegations. How will the President work with the opposition party during the next two years?
US Midterms: Negin Owliaei speaks on the US midterms
8 Nov 2018
Negin Owliaei, Inequality Editor, Institute for Policy Studies, speaks about midterm election results.
Trump forces out Jeff Sessions in midterm election fallout
The resignation was the culmination of a toxic relationship that frayed just weeks into the attorney general's tumultuous tenure, when he stepped aside from the investigation into the alleged coordination between the Trump's campaign and Russia.
Midterm election a 'big day' for Republicans – Trump
US President Donald Trump portrays the midterm election results as "an incredible day" for his Republicans despite a Democratic takeover of the US House of Representatives that will lead to greater restraints on his administration.
Seven things you need to know about the US midterm results
Here are the top take-aways from Tuesday's midterm elections, and what it means for the United States.
What's next for America, post-midterm elections?
8 Nov 2018
We're breaking down US midterm election results and explaining what it all may mean for both Democrats and Republicans leading into the 2020 presidential race. #USelections #MidtermElections
Mixed reactions to US midterm election results
8 Nov 2018
Democrats gain control of the House of Representatives, but Republicans hold on to the Senate in a bitter setback for Trump. Here are some reactions to the 2018 US midterm election results. #ElectionNight #Midterm #Democrats
Minnesota, Michigan send first Muslim women to US Congress
The victories by the two Democrats, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, came on an election night when members of multiple minority groups had a chance to score electoral firsts.
In setback for Trump, Democrats seize US House control
Republicans will be keeping control of the Senate, though, it’ll take political skill and perhaps some compromise for Democrats to avoid being painted as the new obstructionists.
The newly empowered House Democrats will have the ability to investigate Trump's tax returns, possible business conflicts of interest and allegations involving his 2016 campaign's links to Russia.
Pelosi takes centre stage as Democrats win control of US House
Nancy Pelosi, the first woman speaker from 2007 to 2011, has steered the House Democrats for the last 16 years. Now, she is again on the path to the top job of speaker. But it won't be easy.
US midterms - women elected to House in record numbers
US rights advocates say some Americans have been prevented from casting ballots in a dozen US states. An official from the US Department of Homeland Security told reporters the agency had received reports of "sparse" voting technology failures.
The connection between Trump, Saudi Arabia, evangelicals and the midterms
Ahead of US midterm elections, can Saudi Arabia's defence deal ensure the Christian conservative vote for Trump, and in the process potentially derail justice for Jamal Khashoggi?
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