US MIDTERMS : POLLS BEGIN CLOSING IN MIDTERMS SET TO ROIL TRUMP PRESIDENCY

What happened: Media projections showed Democrats winning control of the US House from Republicans in the Nov 3 midterms, with NBC projecting at least 244 seats in the 435-member chamber. Key numbers: NBC projected Democrats would win at least 244 House seats. Republicans began the night with 53 of 100 Senate seats; Democrats needed a net gain of four. Why it matters: House control would let Democrats block Trump's legislative plans and use committees to investigate his administration, while a Senate takeover would let them block judicial nominees and senior appointments. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Media projections showed Democrats winning control of the US House from Republicans in the Nov 3 midterms, with NBC projecting at least 244 seats in the 435-member chamber.

House control would let Democrats block Trump's legislative plans and use committees to investigate his administration, while a Senate takeover would let them block judicial nominees and senior appointments.