US midterm elections: A crushing defeat for Trump and Republicans

Democrats swept both chambers of the US Congress in the November 3 midterm elections, delivering a crushing defeat to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The results mark a major shift in power halfway through Trump's second term. Democrats captured the House and Senate, with their largest House majority since 2008, and flipped governorships in Texas, Georgia, Ohio, and other states. The party also achieved historic firsts, including the first Muslim senator and first openly gay senator, while major Trump allies like Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk-backed candidates suffered losses. The defeat has triggered internal GOP turmoil, with Vice President JD Vance and others blaming the Iran war and economic issues. Trump has signaled he will use veto power to block Democratic legislation, while speculation grows over Cabinet exits and a potential 2028 presidential race.