Voters decide control of Congress in U.S. midterm elections

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1. Confirmed Voters across the U.S. head to the polls Tuesday to decide which party controls Congress, with Democrats pushing to take control. CNBC's Election Day article says voters decide control of Congress on Tuesday, with Democrats favored to win the House. It says control of the Senate is up for grabs. 5 things to watch on Election Day as Democrats push for control of Congress
2. Confirmed CNBC World said the election will define the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency, and CNBC published a list of five things to watch. CNBC's article uses nearly the same wording about the last two years of Trump's presidency. Its headline is "5 things to watch on Election Day". 5 things to watch on Election Day as Democrats push for control of Congress

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1. 5 things to watch on Election Day as Democrats push for control of Congress (News report or publication)

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