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PoliticsGlobal National: Nov. 4, 2026 | Democrats take control of House and Senate in midterms
In the 2026 U.S. midterms, Democrats won control of Congress, taking House and Senate races in Republican strongholds across the country. The report examines what the result means for the rest of Donald Trump’s term and how he is deflecting blame for his party’s losses. The victory leaves the White House unchanged but will limit Trump’s powers.