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Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for the US midterm elections, which could flip the majority in one or both houses of Congress from the Republicans to the Democrats. What would a Democratic majority mean for the country's political landscape, and how might Democrats move to keep President Donald Trump in check?
Midterms historically precede a strong year for the S&P 500. What to know if Democrats win back Congress
France 24’s Fraser Jackson takes a look at the state of play one day ahead of crucial midterm elections in the US as both Democrats and Republicans make their final bids for votes. Meanwhile, Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens has rocked the state’s Senate race by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens lost the Michigan Democrats' Senate primary to El-Sayed in a bitterly contested race, leading some to accuse her of sour grapes.
Republicans and Democrats nationwide make their final pitch to voters on the eve of US midterm elections.
Democrats sought on Monday, November 2, to contain a rift in Michigan's US Senate race after one of their own crossed party lines to endorse the Republican candidate, as both parties made final pitches before midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle has more.
A day before the US midterms, France 24's Oliver Farry takes a look at some of the key races to watch as the Democrats seek to capitalise on Donald Trump's unpopularity. But, says Farry, polls suggest hopes of a Democratic landslide may be wide of the mark.
Climate change has all but disappeared from Democrats' campaign pitches, replaced by promises to lower electricity bills. So what would the party really do for climate policy should it win control of Congress?
Democrats slam Haley Stevens over her endorsement of a Republican candidate a day before the polls.
Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee.
As Democrats seek to regain control of Congress, divisions within the party are emerging over its future direction. A new wave of progressive candidates is pushing to shift priorities further to the left, challenging corporate money in politics and calling for universal healthcare, climate action and an end to police violence. Monte Francis reports.
