US midterms to test how far Trump's power reaches
Control of Congress is at stake in the vote, and with it the capacity of American institutions to hold against pressure from the presidency.
What to know
- The US midterm elections will test the limits of President Donald Trump's power.
- Control of Congress is at stake in the contests.
- The vote will also gauge whether American institutions can withstand presidential pressure.
The US midterm elections will test the limits of President Donald Trump's power, with control of Congress at stake.
The contests will also measure whether American institutions can withstand pressure from the presidency, according to the report.
The report did not specify which chambers or seats are in play or when the elections are held.
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