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Control of Congress on the line as voters decide midterms

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The fate of President Trump's legislative agenda is now in the hands of 2026 midterm voters, with the first polls set to close at 7 p.m. ET. Follow live updates on the election here.

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Both outlets frame the story as a look at the congressional fight on Election Day, but they differ in emphasis. PBS NewsHour leads on final-day campaigning, including candidates making closing pitches, weekend rallies, and a high-profile Democratic defection in Michigan, with Trump’s closing message also mentioned. Fox News instead broadens the frame to what is at stake, spotlighting Republicans defending slim majorities and saying early voting has already set records, a detail unique to its extract.

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