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What the Democratic takeover of the Senate means for Trump

BBC News •
November 04, 2026 • 04:53 AM
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The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith explains how Democratic control of both chambers could affect the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency.

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The Iowa Senate seat is projected to go to the Democrat Josh Turek, CBS says. This win brings the Democrats to a 51-member majority, so far, in the US Senate.

The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith explains how Democratic control of both chambers could impact the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency.

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