Democrats seize Senate control as voters reject Trump's economic agenda

Democrats won control of the Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections, flipping Republican-held seats in six states including North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, Texas, South Carolina, and Kansas, delivering a rebuke to President Donald Trump. Exit polls showed nearly 9 in 10 voters cited the cost of living as a crucial or major factor, with roughly two-thirds blaming Trump for high prices. Trump's handpicked candidates lost in several states, and about 6 in 10 voters disapproved of his presidency. Trump campaigned heavily for GOP nominees, urging voters to "pretend I'm on the ballot," but his tariff policy and war with Iran worsened economic conditions. The results may prompt Trump to threaten vetoes, while Democrats face internal debates over their party's direction amid redistricting battles.