The United States is heading into a pivotal mid‑term election that will decide which party controls the House and Senate, a decision that could shape the final two years of President Donald Trump’s presidency.
The mid‑term elections, traditionally a referendum on the sitting president’s performance, are being fought fiercely by both parties across key battleground states.
Republicans are campaigning to maintain or expand their majority, while Democrats are pushing to regain control of the Senate and narrow the House gap.
Whoever controls Congress will set the legislative agenda for the remainder of Trump’s term, influencing budget negotiations, federal‑judge confirmations and other policy priorities.
Political analysts say the outcome will also affect the 2024 presidential race, as the party holding Congress will have a strategic advantage heading into that election.
The stakes are high, with the balance of power impacting policy on issues such as immigration, healthcare and climate change.
As the campaign season heats up, voters in swing districts are expected to play a decisive role in determining the direction of the federal government.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
