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What's next as Democrats win control of House, Senate, CBS News projects

CBS News Politics and WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Major Garrett shares what to expect from Democrats and the Trump administration as the blue party is projected to gain control of both the House and Senate.
The headline split CBS News Politics frames it as "What's next as Democrats win control of House, Senate, CBS News projects". WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) frames it as "Pennsylvania Democrats celebrate control of governor's office, state legislature".
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CBS News PoliticsNews report · Nov 5, 12:39 AM

What's next as Democrats win control of House, Senate, CBS News projects

Major Garrett shares what to expect from Democrats and the Trump administration as the blue party is projected to gain control of both the House and Senate.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Nov 5, 1:29 AM

Will Democrats impeach Trump? Party leaders lay out priorities after winning control of Congress

Democrats say they're focused on affordability and accountability, with mixed views on impeachment.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Nov 5, 1:49 AM

Pennsylvania Democrats celebrate control of governor's office, state legislature

Pennsylvania Democrats are celebrating a major midterm victory after securing control of the governor’s office and both chambers of the state Legislature.

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Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 16 sources · 1 bucket.