Washington, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Party has won control of both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a major setback to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for a contentious final two years of his term.
The Democratic gains in the House and Senate mark a sharp reversal of political fortunes in Washington, giving the opposition greater power to scrutinise the president and challenge his domestic agenda ahead of the 2028 election.
Republicans entered the election controlling both chambers, but Democratic candidates made gains across the country, including in states that have traditionally leaned Republican. Democrats flipped at least seven Republican-held Senate seats, with victories in Kansas, I...