Democrats win control of US Congress in midterm elections

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Posted Nov 5, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-11-05-0400
Democrats win control of US Congress in midterm elections
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Democrats have secured majorities in both the US House and Senate in the midterm elections, creating a divided government for President Donald Trump's remaining term.

The Democratic Party has secured control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the United States midterm elections, taking the legislative majority from President Donald Trump's Republican Party.

The shift establishes a divided government for the final two years of Trump's presidential term. Projections and initial vote tallies showed Democrats making critical gains, including capturing a key Senate seat in North Carolina. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer expressed confidence following the results, stating that "relief was on the way" for the American public.

Reports indicated that the election outcome reflected voter responses to the administration's economic, immigration, and foreign policy directions.

Sources: Bianet, Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency), Cumhuriyet, TRT Haber (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation), Meydan TV.

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