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Democrats Win Senate, Taking Full Control of Congress Away From Republicans

Democrats flipped seven Senate seats and projected a House majority, giving them full control of Congress and a check on Donald Trump’s agenda.

  • Following Tuesday's midterm elections, Democrats secured control of both the U.S. Senate and House, flipping multiple Republican-held seats and ending GOP majorities in Congress.
  • Widespread voter frustration over high prices and the war with Iran drove the results, as voters delivered a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump's party amid persistent inflation.
  • Historic firsts marked the election cycle: Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa became the state's first Latina governor, while New Mexico Governor-elect Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman elected governor.
  • Democrats will control House committees in January 2027, allowing them to issue subpoenas and investigate the Trump administration, according to NBC News. Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel as markets priced in potential de-escalation on Iran.
  • The Democratic majorities position the party to challenge Trump's agenda over his final two years, though Trump retains veto power, setting the stage for institutional gridlock and potential conflict.
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Key news items from VOA's "Today's Focus" on November 4, 2026 include: President Trump: Midterm election losses were due to war driving up oil prices; not worried about impeachment by Congress; Democratic blue wave sweeps through the Senate and House of Representatives; experts warn: Beijing may misjudge the situation and escalate diplomatic actions; Midterm elections change the US political landscape; Wall Street stocks rise across the board on…

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