LiveMidterm elections determine Trump’s second term fate
Democrats gain early wins in U.S. midterm elections as control of Congress hangs in the balance
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AnalysisExplained: How the U.S. Congress works, and the difference between the House and Senate
Congress is the branch of the U.S. government that writes laws and controls the money.
Explained: How the Australian Senate works
Governments are formed in the House of Representatives, but the Senate can decide whether their laws pass.
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