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Control of Congress on the line as voters decide midterms — live updates

First seen Nov 2, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Updated Nov 3, 2026, 6:38 PM ET · 2 outlets

Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections

2 outlets (CBS News and NBC News) are covering this story.

How outlets are covering this: 2 outlets ran their own headlines on this story. Distinct wording: CBS News uses “midterms” and “Congress”; NBC News uses “majority” and “fights”. (Computed from the headlines below.)

• CBS News reports: “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.”
• NBC News reports: “Control of the Senate is on the line Tuesday following a midterm election cycle with races marked by betrayal and alleged ballot shenanigans.”

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• CBS News: Control of Congress on the line as voters decide midterms — live updates
• NBC News: GOP fights to hang on to Senate majority

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