United States: Democrats retake Senate, major setback for Trump
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US midterms: Trump's setback as Democrats take control of Congress (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Democrats take control of the entire US Congress in the midterm elections, a setback for Donald Trump. The article profiles several newly elected officials who make history, including firsts in the Senate and governorships.
United States: Democrats deal a historic double defeat to Donald Trump's camp (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, Democrats regained both chambers of Congress and won several governorships. It is a major political setback for President Donald Trump.
United States/Midterm elections: Democrats retake Congress and deal a setback to Donald Trump (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In the US midterm elections, Democrats regain a majority in both chambers of Congress by winning several seats previously held by Republicans in the Senate and House of Representatives. The result complicates the implementation of Donald Trump's agenda, although he keeps his veto power.
United States: Voters deal historic setback to Trump as Democrats take control of Congress (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
According to US media, Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress in the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, a major setback for Donald Trump and the Republicans. The vote was seen as a referendum on his policies.
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