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Democrats Take Control of US Congress in Midterms

worldNov 4, 2026·299 words·3 min read

According to projected results, the Democrats have won control of both parts of the United States Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives, in Tuesday's midterm elections. The result is a serious blow to President Donald Trump. The Guardian reported that the party had won at least 54 seats in the Senate and 225 in the House. The night brought several historic firsts.

Trump was not a candidate, but the Daily Mail called the vote a test for him as president. Many voters were unhappy about high prices. In a Fox News poll, 87 per cent were worried about fuel prices, and 62 per cent blamed Trump. Trump said the war with Iran was "a piece of it". Some famous Republicans lost. But in Florida, Republican Byron Donalds became the state's first Black governor.

Trump said the Democrats did "a good job" and that he would accept the results. But he also promised to veto, or stop, laws that he thinks are crazy. With control of Congress, Democrats can now block many of Trump's plans. Hakeem Jeffries, the top Democrat in the House, will probably become its leader, called the Speaker.

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