Democrats win both chambers in midterm rebuke of Trump

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, delivering a major repudiation of President Donald Trump. The party flipped numerous Republican-held seats and governor's offices, securing at least 228 House seats and 54 Senate seats. Democrats captured long-held Republican seats in states including South Carolina, Texas, Kansas, and Iowa, and won governorships in Texas and Georgia. Exit polls showed significant shifts among Black, Hispanic, and independent voters toward Democrats, with 11% of Trump's 2024 supporters backing Democratic Senate candidates in key races. Trump acknowledged the results and expressed willingness to work with Democrats, though the Justice Department may challenge counts in some states. Markets initially fell on the outcome before recovering, with investors concerned about potential policy changes affecting artificial intelligence development.