Democrats gain control of US Senate after key midterm election victories

Democrats captured control of the United States Congress following key Senate victories in the recent midterm elections. Driven by public dissatisfaction with rising living costs, economic challenges, and the ongoing military conflict with Iran, Democratic candidates flipped historically conservative Senate seats across several states, including Texas, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Republicans previously held a 53–47 majority in the upper chamber. By securing more than the four net seats necessary to gain a majority, Democrats have altered the balance of power in Washington. This shift places significant constraints on President Donald Trump’s second-term legislative agenda, providing Democrats with the legislative leverage required to block judicial nominations and stall key administration initiatives over the next two years.

Sources: BBC News, Cyprus Mail, Sweden Herald, The Guardian, The Herald