First polls close in US midterm elections
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Trump calls midterms the most important of our lifetimes on eve of vote
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Tuesday's midterm elections are the most important of our lifetimes. The vote could shift the balance of power in Congress and affect his ability to carry out his agenda over the remaining two years of his term. CNN Arabic also reported that Trump said a settlement with Iran is possible.
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First polls close in US midterm elections
The first polling stations in the United States closed on Tuesday, marking the start of vote counting in the midterm elections. Voters are deciding whether Democrats or Republicans will control Congress for the remainder of President Donald Trump's second term. A poll cited by the BBC found that most voters are dissatisfied with the economy.