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Democrats are less optimistic about taking back the Senate, especially after President Donald Trump barnstormed across the country in recent weeks to stump for key Republican Senate candidates. Odds favor Republicans maintaining control of the Senate and perhaps even gaining a few seats. All eyes will also be on key gubernatorial races in states (Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin) that will have huge 2020 ramifications. Precincts across key states have seen record turnout while voting machines have malfunctioned from Georgia to Texas, forcing voters to stand hours in line to vote.

Senator Elizabeth Warren soundly defeated Republican challenger Geoff Diehl on Tuesday, clearing the way for a potential, even likely, presidential bid in which she will aim to position herself as the leading liberal in what is expected to be a crowded field of Democratic candidates.

WASHINGTON — Democrats took control of the House of Representatives on Tuesday night, a rebuke of President Trump’s divisive leadership style and nationalist agenda, tempered by the Republicans’ success in keeping control of the Senate. It was a night of significant consequence, if not with an overwhelming message.

Baker, the popular Republican who has presided over a strong economy, and running mate Karyn Polito won by a 2-to-1 margin over their Democratic opponents.  If that holds, it could bring the president political pain in the form of multiple committee investigations.  The high-profile Cambridge Democrat has frequently sparred with President Trump.

Baker, the popular Republican who has presided over a strong economy, and running mate Karyn Polito won by a 2-to-1 margin over their Democratic opponents.  If that holds, it could bring the president political pain in the form of multiple committee investigations.  The high-profile Cambridge Democrat has frequently sparred with President Trump.

Baker, the popular Republican who has presided over a strong economy, and running mate Karyn Polito won by a 2-to-1 margin over their Democratic opponents.  If that holds, it could bring the president political pain in the form of multiple committee investigations.  The high-profile Cambridge Democrat has frequently sparred with President Trump.

MORE on Monday downplayed the possibility that Democrats could demand his tax returns if they retake control of the House in Tuesday's elections. "I don’t care. They can do whatever they want and I can do whatever I want," Trump said when asked if he was concerned Democrats may go after his tax returns if they win the majority. Trump spoke to reporters upon arriving in Fort Wayne, Ind., for one of three campaign rallies he was set to hold on Monday.

Legal battles over voting laws are poised to play a decisive role Tuesday in some states with tight races. Controversial statutes in Arizona and North Dakota have been challenged in federal court in recent months, with judges handing down rulings that are expected to keep thousands of voters from casting a ballot on Election Day. And while voting rights groups were able to get relief for Georgia voters in high-profile disputes over the state’s “exact match” registration verification process, the courtroom drama has catapulted a hotly contested gubernatorial race into the national spotlight.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Jeanine Pirro joined MORE on stage at his final campaign rally of the midterms, singing the president's praises and urging attendees to vote Republican. "I have a few people that are right out here, and they’re very special," Trump said, teasing their appearances. "They’ve done an incredible job for us.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — his final day of campaigning before the midterm elections, when he went after Democrats on immigration and the confirmation battle for Supreme Court Justice MORE.  Trump accused Democrats, without evidence, of wooing migrant caravans to the U.S. "to overwhelm your schools, your hospitals and your communities." He also mocked Rep.