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Summary
Democrats swept the midterm elections, flipping the House and Senate to create a divided government that will challenge President Trump’s legislative agenda. The episode highlights major upsets, including Susan Collins’ loss in Maine and the historic election of Gen Z Democrat Mila Keros in Colorado. Additionally, the report covers the cancellation of a deportation flight for Afghan nationals, the recapture of a Tennessee prison escapee, and NTSB findings regarding a fatal business jet crash in South Florida.
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Intro: Democrats sweep midterm elections
Senate results: Democrats gain seven seats
House results: Democrats flip 25+ seats
Impact: Divided government and legislative hurdles
Profile: Mila Keros, first Gen Z member of Congress
Trump reaction: Blames candidates, vows vetoes
Afghan deportation flight canceled after pressure
Tennessee prison inmate recaptured in Kansas
NTSB confirms jet broke apart before crash
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