Democrats win US Senate majority in midterm elections

The Democratic Party won a majority of US Senate seats in Tuesday's midterm elections, dealing a historic defeat to President Donald Trump. Democrats flipped six Republican-held seats and retained 11 others, securing control of the chamber. Democrats gained seats in Texas, Kansas, Ohio, Iowa, North Carolina, and South Carolina, with notable victories by James Talarico over Ken Paxton in Texas and Annie Andrews in South Carolina. The party also held contested seats in New Hampshire and Georgia, where Jon Ossoff was reelected. Projections suggest Democrats may also win the House of Representatives. The midterms, held halfway through Trump's term, renewed all 435 House seats and 35 of 100 Senate seats. Republicans previously held majorities in both chambers, and the results represent a significant shift in Washington's balance of power.