The US midterm elections are happening this week, with major implications for President Joe Biden. A third of the seats in the US senate are on the ballot along with every seat in the House of Representatives; that means the country’s legislature could swing towards either party.

Biden’s Democrats are hoping to win votes by focusing on abortion rights and democracy, while Republicans are concentrating on the economy and immigration.

They’re beginning today and they could have major implications for President Joe Biden; action on climate change and spending on the war in Ukraine will influence the playing field of the 2024 presidential campaign - and pave the way for Donald Trump running again. 

We take a deep dive with former Chaser and Planet America host Chas Licciardello.

Headlines:

- Medibank is facing a class action

- Sri Lanka Cricketer refused bail

- Scott Morrison has been warned by the attorney-general

- Teal independents reveal election spend

 

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