What defeat in US midterm elections could mean for Trump
Major U.S. networks projected a Democratic takeover of both chambers, setting up investigations, tariff fights and a tougher path for President Donald Trump.
- The expected Democratic 'blue wave' materialized Tuesday as Democrats won control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, including key victories in South Carolina, Texas, and Kansas.
- Voters signaled anger over President Donald Trump's failure to lower prices, punishing him for his tariff regime and the war in Iran; two of his hand-picked candidates suffered significant losses.
- Control of the Senate allows Democrats to slow confirmation of Trump's cabinet nominees and federal judges; the party plans to restore health insurance subsidies and repeal tariffs.
- President Trump retains executive authority for the remaining two years of his term, signaling intent to block legislation by posting an image of a red MAGA-style hat emblazoned with the word 'VETO'.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters Tuesday the White House has shifted its stance on Canadians' concerns, while Canadians monitor results closely given Trump's threats to make their country the 51st state.
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ANALYSIS | What the midterm results means for Trump, the U.S. and Canada
A thumping, a shellacking, maybe even a disaster: there's no shortage of strong words you could choose to describe the midterm defeat American voters just handed to U.S. President Donald Trump and his Republican Party.
With no majority in Congress, Trump turns to foreign policy. Between the tension in Iran, the bridges with Russia and a strong wave of moderates in the country, there come 60 days of pure and total unpredictability.
What defeat in US midterm elections could mean for Trump
The stakes are high for US President Donald Trump: Losing Congress would make governing far more difficult, opening the door to legislative deadlock. And what would a weakened Trump mean for the rest of the world?
Democrats are upending political affiliations in Washington, taking control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, according to estimates by major American television networks. The electoral reversal in the November 3 midterm elections is a serious blow to Donald Trump, who sees the Republican Party lose the parliamentary [...]
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