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Donald Trump humiliated in US midterms as Democrats seize control of Congress
Trump responded to the rout with a desperate reminder of his power to veto the Democrats’ ability to legislate, as JD Vance squarely placed the blame on the Iran war
Reuters
What the coverage shows
Most outlets converge on Democrats winning control of both chambers and frame it as a historic or sweeping result, with NBC News, NPR, CBS News, the Los Angeles Times, and the New York Times all emphasizing the size of the win. The main divergence is emphasis: the Los Angeles Times and New York Times foreground the check on Trump and Congress’s power, while CNBC and 60 Minutes focus on implications for the Iran war and costs. Reason is the lone outlet in this set to frame the result mainly through war powers, and CNBC’s later item also adds a money-focused angle.
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