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Blow for Trump as Congress is split in US midterms

Donald Trump has hailed the Republicans’ performance in the US midterm elections as a “tremendous success” – despite losing overall control of Congress. The Democrats have taken back control of the House of Representatives, meaning the president now faces a much tougher time putting his agenda into action. But Mr Trump – who declared on… Read More »

Harvard forum examines U.S. health care ahead of midterms

Though all eyes are on Congress as Election Day looms, U.S. health care may look more like a local issue when the polls close on Tuesday, experts say. That’s because new leaders in states that skipped Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion could extend health insurance to millions of Americans. John McDonough, a professor of the practice of… Read More »