There's growing speculation whether Republican politicians will turn away from their President before the 2028 elections. 

A blue wave has hit the US as the Democrats regain power in the House of Representatives with 54 seats, and the Senate with 240.

US political analyst Eric Ham says returning Republicans will be assessing where political advantages lie, and it's not President Donald Trump. 

"So there is a very good chance that his days of having an iron grip over the Republican Party are, in fact, done." 

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There's growing speculation whether Republican politicians will turn away from their President before the 2028 elections.&nbsp;
A blue wave has hit the US as the Democrats regain power in the House of Representatives with 54 seats, and the Senate with 240.
US political analyst Eric Ham says returning Republicans will be assessing where political advantages lie, and it's not President Donald Trump.&nbsp;
"So there is a very good chance that his days of having an iron grip over the Republican Party are, in fact, done."&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Eric Ham: US political analyst on what the results of the US midterm elections mean for Donald Trump's political future

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Exclusive Brethren Church global head, Bruce Hales, has been in the country this week, protected by a significant security presence.

Stuff reports residents in Palmerston North's Fitzherbert have seen masked guards in combat gear with dogs, checking vehicles.

Brethren spokesperson Arnie Deck says third party contractors recommended such security.

He says like other faith groups, they're under increased threat.

"We've had an arson attack at one of our gospel halls in Australia, we sadly get quite nasty threats coming over our phone and email lines."

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Exclusive Brethren Church global head, Bruce Hales, has been in the country this week, protected by a significant security presence.
Stuff reports residents in Palmerston North's Fitzherbert have seen masked guards in combat gear with dogs, checking vehicles.
Brethren spokesperson Arnie Deck says third party contractors recommended such security.
He says like other faith groups, they're under increased threat.
"We've had an arson attack at one of our gospel halls in Australia, we sadly get quite nasty threats coming over our phone and email lines."
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Arnie Deck: Brethren Church spokesperson on the increased security around the church's global head visiting the country

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Michael Laws' radio boss claims he's being cyber-bullied in backlash over his denigrating remarks on air about women candidates.

The New Zealand First candidate isn't fronting for his slot on The Platform tomorrow.

Laws has been condemned for insulting Opportunity Party candidates on the show, including a reference to sex.

Platform director, Sean Plunket, says Laws was injured in a fall on Sunday, and reactions to revelations of his comments haven't helped.

Plunket's defended them to Heather du Plessis Allan - and claimed they make sense 'in context'.

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Michael Laws' radio boss claims he's being cyber-bullied in backlash over his denigrating remarks on air about women candidates.
The New Zealand First candidate isn't fronting for his slot on The Platform tomorrow.
Laws has been condemned for insulting Opportunity Party candidates on the show, including a reference to sex.
Platform director, Sean Plunket, says Laws was injured in a fall on Sunday, and reactions to revelations of his comments haven't helped.
Plunket's defended them to Heather du Plessis Allan - and claimed they make sense 'in context'.
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Sean Plunket: broadcaster and host of The Platform on facing backlash over Michael Laws' comments

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins is adamant he won't bow down to any Green demand for a wealth tax. 

The Greens want to set a 2.5 percent tax on net assets above $10 million belonging to the super-rich - excluding the family home. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says if the left bloc wins the election, it's likely something will have to give during coalition negotiations. 

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins is adamant he won't bow down to any Green demand for a wealth tax.&nbsp;
The Greens want to set a 2.5 percent tax on net assets above $10 million belonging to the super-rich - excluding the family home.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says if the left bloc wins the election, it's likely something will have to give during coalition negotiations.&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins saying Labour won't support proposed Greens wealth tax

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Eric Ham: US political analyst on what the results of the US midterm elections mean for Donald Trump's political future

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