Democrats win Congress in historic US midterm sweep

Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in Tuesday's US midterm elections, a historic and overwhelming victory that limits President Donald Trump's agenda for his final two years in office. The Democratic sweep marks a major shift in congressional power, with the party securing majorities in both chambers. Voters cast ballots for all House seats and a third of the Senate, with the outcome widely seen as a rebuke to the Trump administration. The election took place hours after US military strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, which Trump downplayed as limited and defensive. He expressed optimism about a potential deal with Tehran, while analysts suggested a short but intense military campaign could follow the elections.