Democrats win US midterms, dealing major blow to Trump and Republicans

Democrats won majorities in both the US House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, dealing a significant defeat to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The result was described by some Republicans as a "blue tsunami" and a rejection comparable to the Watergate era. Republican losses were widespread, including in traditional strongholds like Texas, where Democrats won the governorship and a Senate seat for the first time in decades. Media outlets within Rupert Murdoch's empire, including the New York Post and Fox News, have sharply criticized Trump, with the Wall Street Journal calling him the "principal architect" of the defeat. The election outcome is expected to have major consequences, including potential investigations into Elon Musk's companies and a possible impeachment process against Trump. A tight Senate race in Mississippi remains undecided, and a recount is possible.