Democrats win full control of US Congress in midterm elections

independent.co.uk —

Democrats have won full control of the US Congress in the midterm elections, defeating President Trump's Republican Party and ending its legislative majority. The party secured the Senate with victories in former Republican strongholds including Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina, and regained the House of Representatives by flipping seats in states like Kentucky and Indiana. Trump blamed lackluster candidates for the losses. Notable wins include Democrat James Talarico defeating Trump-backed Ken Paxton in Texas, ending a 38-year losing streak, and Abdul El-Sayed becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. Trump posted a "VETO" hat image in response.


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