Republicans seize control of Senate in US midterm elections
Obama and Democrats suffer heavy defeats as GOP rule Congress for first time in eight years
Analysis: President Obama now needs all his oratorical powers
Even the star power of the Clintons couldn’t save the party from an unpopular president
Obama: kiss of death?
Most US presidents end up as lame ducks. But Barack Obama’s power has waned early, and in November’s midterm elections he will struggle to keep control of the US Senate. One of the key battlegrounds is North Carolina
Democrats lose Florida swing district ahead of elections
David Jolly wins seat in district Obama won twice in in presidential elections
Obama intensifies PR push for Syria strike
US president to conduct six TV interviews tomorrow before prime-time address on Tuesday
US Senate votes for debate on gun control legislation
16 Republicans join 50 Democrats and two Independents to defeat filibuster
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