What to watch in the midterms as control of Congress hangs in the balance
Voters are deciding whether Republicans will keep control of both chambers or Democrats will take over one or both when the 120th Congress convenes next year.
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: ABC 12, as published by KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News · · 1 min read
Voters are deciding whether Republicans will keep control of both chambers or Democrats will take over one or both when the 120th Congress convenes next year.

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The ACLU has more than 160 poll-watching shifts across the state on Tuesday.
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The U.S. has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official.
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