Daily Mail: Can Trump crush Democratic 'blue wave' in midterm congressional elections? Voters go to the polls in president's first major electoral test after bitter campaigning on both sides
* Americans vote Tuesday in elections that will determine the environment for the rest of Trump's first term
* Democrats aim to seize control of both houses of Congress from Republicans
* Polls suggest they will likely take control of the House but fall short in the Senate
* All 435 House seats are up for grabs along with 35 of the 100 Senate seats and 36 state governorships
* A Democrat-led House would launch investigations, issue subpoenas and talk about impeaching Trump
* If they control the Senate, the president will lose the ability to easily confirm judges and cabinet members
* New ad spending records were set, with more than $3.2 billion in TV and radio ads and $900 million online
* 36 million Americans had already voted prior to Election Day in 37 states and D.C. where it's allowed
Americans headed to the polls on Turesday in crucial midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on the first two years of President Donald Trump's presidency and determine how much – or how little – help he will have in Congress during the rest of his first term.
Every seat in the House of Representatives is up for grabs, along with 35 of the 100 Senate seats. Voters will also decide on 36 races for state governors.
Republicans aim to hold their majorities in both chambers of Congress. Democrats are trying to take over in what pundits call a 'blue wave.' Trump will gather with friends and family to watch the results in the White House, according to Press Secretary Sarah Sanders.
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MIDDLE EAST
Yemeni rebels say they halted Saudi-led forces at port city.
Fears for civilians rise as clashes rattle Yemen port city.
Iran says it is selling the oil it needs to, despite U.S. pressure.
Iran officials mock, warn US over renewed sanctions.
Erdogan: US sanctions on Iran wrong, aimed to unbalance world.
Trump granting sanctions waivers to three Iranian civil nuclear projects.
Iran sanctions: Stung by high prices, Iranians fear more pain as sanctions kick in.
Bin Salman launches Saudi Arabia's first nuclear plant project.
Israel lawmakers to debate death penalty for Palestinian 'terrorists'.
Israeli army wounds 'iconic' Palestinian protester.
ASIA
Asian economies grateful for reprieve on Iran oil imports.
NATO chief hails Afghanistan's chances for peace. Taliban confirms delegation to attend Moscow peace talks.
More than 50 people killed during Afghanistan elections: UN. Record 435 Afghans killed or wounded in legislative poll: UN.
Rivals China, India cautiously watch Sri Lankan crisis.
China security spending surges in Xinjiang despite camp denials. Xinjiang: China's Muslim camp spending 'revealed'.
China says UN criticism of human rights record is 'politically driven'.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un gets 'first official portrait'.
Politicians BRAWL over Christian woman saved from death row for blasphemy in Pakistan as her lawyer revealed he was 'forced' to flee to Europe by the UN to save his life.
AFRICA
Madagascar set to vote in presidential election.
At least 16 Nigeria troops missing after Boko Haram attack.
Somalia: Upsurge in violence triggers new wave of displacement.
UN gets tougher on human traffickers in Libya.
Cameroon stunned by mass kidnap of children. Cameroon kidnap: Army searches for 79 pupils seized in Bamenda.
President and predecessor feud in proudly stable Botswana.
Hundreds in hiding as Tanzania launches anti-gay crackdown.
Tunisia: PM announces partial cabinet reshuffle.
Cameroon's Biya is sworn in after disputed poll.
EUROPE
U.S. says to issue chemical weapons-related sanctions against Russia.
Lavrov thinks Trump wants to improve US relations with Russia.
UK PM May: I won’t agree on a Brexit deal ‘at any cost’.
Six far-right suspects held over possible attack on Macron.
In France, spate of homophobic attacks on record is just ‘the tip of the iceberg’.
German conservatives against UN migration pact.
Spain and Russia agree to set up joint cybersecurity group.
Superbugs kill 33,000 in Europe each year, says study.
Holocaust trial: Germany tries former SS guard at Stutthof camp.
AMERICAS
First polls close as voters decide control of U.S. Congress.
Voters pack the polls in a crucial test of Trump’s tenure.
Voters crowd polling stations as US delivers verdict on Trump.
US voters head to the polls to deliver their verdict on the midterms.
Migrants camp at Mexico City stadium as US votes.
Brazil's Bolsonaro hesitates over proposed Jerusalem embassy move.
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro: Venezuela should be kicked out of Mercosur.
Ex-Brazil President Lula calls for release, accuses judge of bias.
EU extends Venezuela sanctions over democracy, rights violations.
Mexico mothers search for mass graves after tip-off.
Canada debates assisted death laws after woman is forced to end life early.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US jury convicts New York subway bomber.
Twitter has suspended more than 1 million accounts for terrorism, but Australia says there's more work to be done.
'Islamic State' left more than 200 mass graves in Iraq.
Afghanistan watchdog: Government control lowest ever.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street gains as investors look to U.S. elections.
Amazon considering New York amid reports HQ will be split.
Facebook used to 'incite offline violence' in Myanmar, says report.
How Bill Gates aims to save $233 billion by reinventing the toilet.
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