Democrats win House and Senate, dealing major defeat to Trump

The Democratic Party has won majorities in both the US House of Representatives and the Senate in the midterm elections, taking control of Congress and delivering a historic defeat to Republican President Donald Trump. Democrats flipped at least 25 House seats previously held by Republicans across states including California, Texas, and Ohio, and secured at least 53 Senate seats, surpassing the 51 needed for control. Notable wins included James Talarico in Texas and Sherrod Brown in Ohio, both conservative-leaning states. Before the election, Republicans held majorities in both chambers. The results significantly shift Washington's balance of power, with Democrats now positioned to challenge Trump's agenda for the remainder of his term.