Politics● Low5d ago · Oct 30, 2026, 3:07 PM
What happens if disputed midterm results leave Congress unable to function?
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Independent World · North America
Some of Tuesday’s U.S. midterm races may take weeks to clear recounts and court challenges, but ultimately, the Senate and House of Representatives decide who gets seated
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