Democrats win Senate majority, take full control of Congress

Democrats have won a majority in the U.S. Senate and taken full control of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to live results. The party needed four victories in Republican-held seats to flip the chamber, which Republicans previously controlled with 53 members. Key races were decided in states including Texas, Maine, and Alaska, where Democrat Mary Peltola is projected to become the first Native American woman elected to the Senate. The results follow a campaign focused on rising living costs, high fuel prices, and President Donald Trump's erratic policies. A "blue wave" had been predicted by polls, with traditionally Republican strongholds considered competitive.