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A staff member holds up a phone reading “Last voter voting” as Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., speaks at a Democratic election watch party in Las Vegas, Nov. 3, 2026. (Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images via AFP)
Add as preferred on Google Democrats secured a sweeping victory Tuesday, winning control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress in midterm elections that dealt a major blow to President Donald Trump and the Republicans.The shift in control, which would have seemed unlikely just a year ago, opens a new period of uncertainty for Trump, two years before the end of his term. Democrats are projected to win around 54 of the Senate's 100 seats, up from 44 previously. In the House of Representatives, projections by The New York Times shortly before 7 a.m. (12:00 GMT) put Democrats at 228 seats, compared with 139 for Republicans.Among the newcomers to the Senate is Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, who is of Egyptian descent and poised to become the first Muslim senator in the United States. Read also: With Abdul El-Sayed in the Senate, the left wing of the Democratic... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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