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PoliticsVOA Today: Democrats’ blue wave sweeps both chambers; experts warn Beijing may misread the situation
The program highlights Democrats’ sweeping victories in both chambers in the midterm elections and experts’ warning that Beijing could misread the situation and increase diplomatic action. Trump blamed the defeat on the war driving up oil prices and said he was not worried about impeachment. The report also covers rising stocks, Sherrod Brown’s return to the Senate and possible election effects on the Iran war, US-China ties and arms sales to Taiwan. Democrat Saeed is projected to become the first Muslim US senator.