Squiz Shortcuts: What happened in the US midterm elections?

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The US midterm elections were held last week, and the Democrats flipped both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The win has been described as a ‘blue tsunami’, and even a generational change. It could have major implications for the remaining 2 years of US President Donald Trump’s term and it could influence what happens in the 2028 US Presidential election. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across what happened, why the results in some states really stood out and what it means for US President Donald Trump.

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