Senate control hangs in the balance as Americans head to the polls in one of the most closely watched midterm elections in years.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is vowing that Democrats will not allow President Donald Trump to put “a right-winger” on the Supreme Court once they take power, raising the possibility that his party could block a presidential nominee if there is a vacancy in the next two years.

Despite Democrats winning Senate control this week, Justice Samuel Alito has reportedly discussed his intention not to retire immediately and give Trump a chance to have the outgoing GOP-controlled Senate confirm his successor in the lame-duck period. The new Democratic majority will be fully seated in January.

Donald Trump has explained why he held back from making daylight saving time a major issue before the midterm elections.

In a stunning string of victories in Iowa, Texas, and North and South Carolina, Democrats delivered a midterm thrashing repudiating President Trump.

See the latest U.S. Senate election results in key races, analysis and updates on Republican or Democratic control.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have retaken control of the U.S. Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican control of governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump. The midterm elections ...

Our election forecast is based on estimates for the outcomes of all Senate and House races, and the tables below show our estimates for the closest ones. Republicans can control the Senate with 50 seats because of the vice president’s tie-breaking vote.

Sen. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, said the election results are a mandate to take swift actions to reduce costs for Michigan residents.