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On November 3, Americans decide which party controls the US Congress for the second half of Donald Trump's presidency.
Al Jazeera English reports that on November 3, Americans decide which party controls the US Congress for the second half of Donald Trump's presidency.
This politics story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Americans, US Congress and Donald Trump.
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