Politics
Democrats control Congress and may change Trump's approach to foreign policy.
Democrats are projected to win about 255 House seats and flip the Senate.
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“Democrats win control of Congress in sharp rebuke to Trump”
Democrats win control of Congress in sharp rebuke to Trump
Key points
- Democrats win control of the U.S. Senate and House in the 2026 midterms.
- Voters express discontent with president's policies on inflation and tariffs.
- Election highlights include AI data centers and Iran war policy as issues.
- Republicans suffer a stinging defeat as Democrats capitalize on discontent.
- Race-specific victories noted, including James Talarico defeating Ken Paxton in Texas.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Democrats look poised to win House control in midterm elections after two turbulent years of Trump”
- SourceNBC NewsUnited StatesOwner: NBCUniversalLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NBC NewsSourceNBC NewsUnited StatesOwner: NBCUniversalLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NBC News
“Democrats win control of the House of Representatives, with a vow to combat Trump”
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
- SourceThe Washington TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington TimesSourceThe Washington TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Times
“Democrats projected to win control of House amid anti-Trump backlash against GOP”
- SourceNDTVIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NDTVSourceNDTVIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NDTV
“Democrats Projected To Win US House In Growing Midterms Wave Against Trump”
- SourceThe Korea TimesSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Korea TimesSourceThe Korea TimesSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Korea Times
“Democrats capture US Congress in sweeping setback for Trump”
- SourceReutersUnited KingdomOwner: Thomson ReutersLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at ReutersSourceReutersUnited KingdomOwner: Thomson ReutersLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters
“Democrats seize Congress in sweeping midterm repudiation of Trump”
- SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BloombergSourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg
“Midterm Elections 2026: Trump Must Now Contend With Democrats in Control”
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
- SourceMintIndiaOwner: HT MediaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at MintSourceMintIndiaOwner: HT MediaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint
- SourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesOwner: News CorpLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street JournalSourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesOwner: News CorpLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street Journal
“Democrats Take Congress as Trump Says Iran War Is Partly to Blame for GOP Losses”
- SourceThe ConversationAustraliaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The ConversationSourceThe ConversationAustraliaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Conversation
- SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPRSourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR
“Democrats will control Congress. Will it change Trump's approach to foreign policy?”
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Democrats are projected to win about 255 House seats and flip the Senate.