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Democrats capture full control of US Congress in sweeping midterm election victory

Khabarhub •
November 04, 2026 • 08:35:46 AM
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WASHINGTON DC: Democrats have secured control of both chambers of the US Congress following a sweeping victory in Tuesday’s (November 3, 2026) midterm elections, marking a major political setback for President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. The Democrats’ strong performance, marked by a series of unexpected victories across the country, has significantly reshaped the […]

Democrats capture full control of US Congress in sweeping midterm election victory

US Senator Jon Ossoff embraces a supporter as he greets them during an election night rally after winning reelection in the U.S. midterm elections, in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 3, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters

WASHINGTON DC: Democrats have secured control of both chambers of the US Congress following a sweeping victory in Tuesday’s (November 3, 2026) midterm elections, marking a major political setback for President Donald Trump and his Republican Party.

The Democrats’ strong performance, marked by a series of unexpected victories across the country, has significantly reshaped the balance of political power in Washington and dealt a major blow to the Republican Party.

With control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, Democrats will have greater authority to challenge the Trump administration’s legislative priorities, block key policy initiatives, and exercise stronger oversight of the federal government.

The victory also gives Democrats the opportunity to launch investigations into allegations of corruption involving the administration during the remaining two years of Trump’s presidency.

The election outcome is expected to create significant political challenges for Trump, as a Democratic-controlled Congress could make it considerably more difficult for his administration to advance its legislative agenda and secure support for its proposed policies.

The results represent a significant shift in congressional power and could shape the political landscape in the United States during the final two years of Trump’s current presidential term.

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