Afghanistan, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Party has regained control of the US Senate after flipping six Republican-held seats in the November 3 midterm elections, dealing a major political setback to President Donald Trump.
According to Reuters, Democrats secured victories in traditionally Republican states, including Texas, South Carolina, Kansas, Ohio, North Carolina and Iowa, giving them a Senate majority even if they lose some closely contested seats they currently hold.
In Texas, Democratic candidate James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton, marking the first Democratic Senate victory in the state in 38 years. In South Carolina, paediatrician Annie Andrews defeated Republican Darline Graham, securing the party's first Senate victor...