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100 days to US midterms, Trump faces defeat amid voter anger over inflation, Iran war

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The article discusses the upcoming US midterm elections, 100 days before the vote. Polling suggests Republicans may lose control of the House of Representatives and face a difficult battle to retain the Senate. Although President Trump is not on the ballot, the outcome carries significant implications for his presidency, as a Democratic House would gain investigative powers and could subject his administration to scrutiny.

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Republicans are projected to lose the House of Representatives according to polling.

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Trump will not appear on the ballot on November 3.

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Trump will not appear on the ballot on November 3.

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  • Republicans are projected to lose the House of Representatives according to polling.
  • There is a 'ferocious battle' to retain the Senate.

Plain English

One hundred days before the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump’s Republicans face polling that indicates the loss of the House of Representatives and a substantial contest to retain the Senate. Trump will not appear on the ballot on November 3, but the outcome has notable implications for his presidency.

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Trump will not appear on the ballot on November 3.

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A Democratic house would give the party control of powerful committees and subpoena authority, likely subjecting Trump’s administration to two years of investigations.

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One hundred days before the US midterm elections, polling points to the loss of the House of Representatives for Republicans and a fierce battle to retain the Senate.

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