Democrats Consolidate Control of US Congress, Statehouses

Democrats consolidate control of US Congress, statehouses

The result of the midterm elections is a massive repudiation of the Trump administration, benefiting the Democrats despite their own lack of popular support.

Watch midterm results in full: Trump’s Republican Party loses control of US Congress

Watch back the dramatic results from the crucial midterm elections on Wednesday (4 November), after the Democrats won back full control of Congress.

Will Democrats winning Congress fix the US economy and its politics?

America has rejected Donald Trump at the midterm elections. The Democrats have won control of Congress, but the economic crisis facing the United States is Read the full article...

BRIEFING: Democrats win control of US Congress, retain key seats in compliance carbon market states

A change in control of the US Senate and House of Representatives following Tuesday's midterm elections unlocks federal legislature potential to block climate policy rollbacks from the Trump administration, with Democrat wins for gubernatorial seats ensuring continued support for carbon pricing in states such as California and Oregon.