India, Nov. 4 -- With polls closed, voting concluded on Wednesday, with early projections indicating that Democrats are poised to win a majority in the US House of Representatives.

Citing CBS, the BBC reported that Democrats are projected to win at least 218 seats, while Republicans are expected to secure at least 160 seats.

Early trends suggest Democrats are leading in several Republican-held districts, threatening to weaken President Donald Trump's grip on Washington during the remaining years of his presidency.

In a major boost for Democrats, former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper defeated Michael Whatley, former chair of the Republican National Committee, in the Senate race.

Following his victory, Cooper wrote on X: "I'll give ...