US midterms seen as pivotal for Trump’s remaining term

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 12:00 · Updated 12:37

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The coverage focuses on how the midterm results could affect Trump’s ability to pursue domestic policy and appointments, and how he might respond to potential constraints on his power.

Semafor says a projected Democratic takeover of the House could lead to impeachment trials.
Semafor says a Republican loss of the Senate could limit Trump’s ability to make lifetime judicial appointments and appoint cabinet secretaries.
The Washington Examiner frames the election as a test of how Trump would handle potentially becoming a lame duck; its supplied excerpt ends mid-sentence.

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Key facts

Election: US midterm elections; the articles refer to Tuesday’s vote and results.
House: Semafor reports a projected flip to Democratic control.
Senate: Semafor describes a Republican loss as a serious possibility.
Potential House consequence: Semafor says a Democratic-controlled House could trigger impeachment trials.
Potential Senate consequence: Semafor says a Republican Senate loss could constrain lifetime judicial appointments and cabinet appointments.