Americans are preparing to vote in crucial midterm elections that could reshape the remainder of Donald Trump's presidency.
With Republicans fighting to retain control of Congress, Democrats are hoping to capitalise on voter frustration over the cost of living and Trump's policies.
But with tight races in key battleground states, could the president himself prove to be his party's biggest liability?
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