US midterms: Trump and Vance blame Iran war as Democrats win both chambers
Democrats won control of both the US House of Representatives and the Senate in the midterm elections, delivering a major defeat to Republicans. President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance are blaming the Iran war for the party's losses. Trump defended his decision to attack Iran, while Vance argued the war cost Republicans the Senate. Many Republicans disagree, citing Trump's approval rating below 40 per cent since April, with strategist Doug Heye saying Trump focused on his own priorities rather than voters'. Democrats are expected to investigate Trump's administration next year, and Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black House speaker. Trump has accepted the election outcome, and the new Congress will be sworn in on January 3.