GOP holds back Democrats, narrowing path to Senate control

WASHINGTON (AP) — The battle for power in the Senate is tightening after Democrats picked up a seat in Colorado, but suffered a setback in Alabama. And Republicans held their own in high-profile races in South Carolina, Iowa, Texas and Kansas, dramatically narrowing the political map. Republicans sought to retain their Senate majority against a surge of Democrats challenging President Donald Trump’s allies. Both parties saw paths to victory, but options are becoming more limited. The