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Why 🐵 UnitedStatesNews-NoOpEd picked: Deflecting blame for a midterm shellacking, the president now faces a grueling lame duck reality: endless subpoenas, legislative gridlock and a shrinking window to secure his legacy.

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A historic blue wave swept over the country Tuesday night as voters elected Democrats to national, statewide and local offices, delivering a stunning rebuke to President Trump and his party. See how Americans celebrated election night: https://wapo.st/4zzsyFm

After Democrats won the House and Senate, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer are planning an aggressive legislative and investigative agenda to take on President Donald Trump. CNN's Manu Raju reports. Read more: https://cnn.it/4kAeFBP

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