Democrats Sweep 2026 Midterms as Republicans Blame Iran War
Democrats flipped both chambers and won seven Senate seats, giving them a 54-46 majority and control of Congress, officials said.
- Democrats secured a historic landslide victory in Tuesday's midterm elections, gaining control of both the House and the Senate and effectively halting President Donald Trump's second-term agenda.
- Voters prioritized issues including corruption, rising costs of living, and foreign policy amid political dissatisfaction, fueling Democrats' successful push to flip seven Senate seats.
- Progressive physician Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim elected to the Senate in Michigan, while Democrats flipped two key seats in Pennsylvania and won gubernatorial races in Texas, Georgia, and Nevada.
- Trump suggested on Tuesday he might cancel $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel at year's end, claiming he discussed the move with Bibi Netanyahu, though Congressional approval is likely required.
- Supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed energy prices to their highest levels since the 2022-23 energy crisis, complicating future economic recovery and global stability.
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About three-quarters of voters said the Iran War was a crucial factor in what candidate they supported in the 2026 midterm elections, according to an NBC exit poll. Among the 74% of voters who said the Iran War was a crucial factor, 62% voted Democratic and 35% voted Republican. President Donald Trump’s operation in Iran...
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