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With majorities in both chambers, the party can launch investigations and block Trump appointments

Andhra Pradesh Congress chief president Y.S. Sharmila accuses the ruling alliance of misusing official machinery and the police to suppress the Opposition

James Carville's mantra rings in my ears every election cycle: "It's the economy , stupid". The famed political strategist coined the phrase in 1992 but it's still relevant now, with the Democrats on track to retake both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, gaining powerful oversight roles over Donald Trump 's presidency. The result will probably h

Precious metals saw strong gains on Tuesday morning, as investors digested a Democratic sweep in the U.S. midterm elections.

SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won slightly weakened against the U.S...

Democrats are preparing a legislative offensive against US President Donald Trump after their sweeping midterm victory handed them control of both chambers of Congress and the power to challenge his policies, investigate his administration and block his nominees.

With control of Congress, Democrats can challenge Trump’s agenda through subpoenas, confirmation votes.

Among the sweeping victories by Democrats on Tuesday were wins in several congressional districts that Republicans had redrawn explicitly to boost their party ahead of the midterms.

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Follow latest after 'epic' blue wave helps Democrats take Congress in overwhelming rebuke to Donald Trump.

Il tycoon: 'Accetto il voto'. Ma poi posta il cappello 'Mr Veto'. I democratici hanno raggiunto quota 218 seggi alla Camera. Obama celebra la vittoria: 'Gli americani vogliono leader che offrono soluzioni'

In an upset that many analysts did not see coming, Democratic nominee J.D. Ford defeated three-term Rep. Victoria Spartz in Indiana's 5th Congressional District in Tuesday's election.

Em derrota para Trump, democratas conquistam maioria no Senado e lideram disputa na Câmara O Partido Democrata conquistou na madrugada desta quarta-feira (4) a maioria das duas casas do Congresso dos Estados Unidos. O resultado configura uma derrota histórica para o presidente republicano Donald Trump em meio às eleições legislativas de meio de mandato, conh

Democrats captured Senate and House majorities, flipping Republican strongholds as voters punished Trump over economic pressures, rising fuel costs and the Iran war.

The third time was the charm for Bohannan, who lost by just 799 votes in her second race against Miller-Meeks two years ago.

Democrats will win enough seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to gain control of the lower chamber of Congress from Republicans, ABC projects.

Democrats have made a plan for their first 100 hours of House control, but still face barriers to advancing their agenda.

<p>Democrats have won full control of the US Congress in a sweeping midterm rout on Tuesday, with a series of upsets delivering a major rebuke to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party, according to media projections.</p> <p>The victory handed Democrats both the House of Representatives and Senate, giving them power to block Trump’s agenda and inves

Powell flipped a district that Democrats have been targeting for several election cycles.

The Democrats have won control of Congress in a stunning victory over Donald Trump's Republican Party.

Democrats are projected to take control of the US House of Representatives and have won key Senate seats in the 2026 midterm elections, a setback for Donal Read More: https://punchng.com/us-midterms-democrats-retake-house-gain-senate-seats/

<p>Democrats have seized control of both houses of Congress, in a rout of President Donald Trump’s Republicans in the midterm elections, US networks projected.</p> <p>After earlier seizing the House of Representatives, Democrats have flipped Senate seats in at least six states, including traditional Republican strongholds Texas, Kansas and South Carolina.</p

The victories in the House and Senate return Democrats to full control of Congress for the first time since 2023 and deepens the level of expected friction between them and President Trump.

Le proiezioni: il dem Ossoff mantiene il suo seggio per il Senato in Georgia. Cnn, il dem Talarico al 59% in Texas con il 26% dei voti scrutinati

Oposição a Donald Trump alcança triunfos históricos em bastiões conservadores como o Texas, abrindo um novo capítulo de escrutínio e de conflito em Washington.

President Donald Trump told voters to pretend he was on the ballot in this year’s midterm elections.

Missouri voters blocked a GOP-drawn congressional map from going into effect for future elections via a ballot measure, NBC News projects.

Follow live midterm updates here The Democratic party has pulled off a historic victory in Texas winning its first Senate seat since 1988, as well as the governorship in a state that has long been a Republican stronghold. Gina Hinojosa, an Austin-based state legislator and former school board president, is projected to defeat incumbent Republican Governor Gr

Missouri voters have denied a Republican-backed congressional map that wound its way through the courts before ultimately ending up on the state's ballot.

Democrat Janelle Stelson won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Scott Perry.

She campaigned as an independent-minded Democrat and corruption-fighting city leader.

The Democrats are projected to take control of the U.S. Senate after picking up six key seats from the Republicans during the midterm elections Tuesday night. It comes as several American news outlets have projected control of the U.S. House of Representatives will also shift from the Republicans to the Democrats. The Democrats picked up […]

Brooks, who worked as a firefighter and union leader, concentrated on his blue-collar background, saying he understood the affordability issues facing voters in the Lehigh Valley battleground district.

Democrat Zach Dembo won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, defeating Republican Ralph Alvarado.

Texas Democrat James Talarico has won his high-stakes race against Republican Ken Paxton, CNN projects.

WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Democrats flipped a Republican-held Senate seat in North Carolina and were showing surprising strength across several Republican-leaning House districts in Florida on Tuesday, boosting hopes they could wrest control of Congress from President Donald Trump's Republicans in the midterm elections.

NBC News projects that Democrat Rebecca Bennett has defeated Kean in his battleground New Jersey district.

The 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant was one of several candidates to win with backing from the Democratic Socialists of America or its local chapters.

Democrat Jared Moskowitz defeated his Republican opponent Scott Singer to win re-election in Florida's 25th Congressional District, despite GOP-led efforts at redistricting.

O planeta de olho nos Estados Unidos: o país vai às urnas em uma eleição decisiva. Em disputa, o controle do Congresso nos próximos dois anos e os limites do poder de Donald Trump. O plenário do Senado aprovou a PEC da Segurança Pública. A proposta aumentou a participação do governo federal no combate ao crime organizado. A discussão sobre a redução da maior

Many midterm elections could act as a referendum on President Donald Trump and his second administration. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa spoke with the president on election night.

Americanos vão às urnas em eleição que vai determinar os limites dos poderes de Donald Trump Milhões de americanos foram às urnas decidir quem vai controlar o Congresso dos Estados Unidos. Na prática, o resultado da eleição de desta terça-feira (3) vai determinar os limites do poder de Donald Trump durante a segunda metade do seu mandato na presidência. Todo

ABC News political contributors Sonny Joy Nelson, a Republican strategist, and Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, a Democratic strategist, share more.

The AP Voter Poll, an expansive survey of the electorate, suggests most are deeply unhappy with Trump, with roughly 6 in 10 saying they disapprove of how he's handling the presidency.

Plus, Trump says the U.S. plans to cut off military aid to Israel by the end of the year, and some Learjet wreckage was found miles away from the crash site.

Refresh for latest… James Talarico, whose upset victory in Texas helped form the Democrats’ new majority in the Senate, gave a victory speech in which he invoked his faith and a message of unity. Across the nation with Democratic majorities in the Senate and the House of Representatives, that unity manifested as a huge and […]

Across the country, Democrats scored victories in Republican strongholds, flipping at least seven Senate seats.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari accused Mamata Banerjee of allying with ‘anarchists’ in Delhi

Impopularidade de Donald Trump e escalada do custo de vida dominam votação que pode determinar os últimos dois anos da presidência republicana. Resultados a partir das 23h de Portugal continental.

Michigan’s closely contested Senate race and voter concerns over the economy are putting Trump’s control of Washington.

Wendy Weiser of the Brennan Center of Justice discusses rulings involving elections in California and Alaska.

Some measures put President Donald Trump's priorities to a public test by gauging support for his attempts to reshape congressional districts, limit transgender athletes in sports and strengthen voter identification requirements.

Americans are heading to the polls to elect a new US House of Representatives and Senate. Follow live.

Control of the House depends on which party reaches the 218 seats necessary, while the Senate requires 51 for Democrats or 50 for Republicans because of Vice President JD Vance's tiebreaking vote.

Custo de vida, 'fator Trump' e guerra no Irã: as 9 preocupações dos eleitores dos EUA nas midterms. Ataque russo contra escola na Ucrânia deixa 31 mortos. Ministro diz que proposta para 'imposto do pecado' deve ser enviada nesta terça ao Congresso. ‘Foi maldade. Não fiz nada pra ele’, diz idoso de 79 anos agredido com voadora em SP. Mega da Virada 2026 abre

Students, mostly from rural, low-income families, were selling blood, sometimes two to four times a month, to pay steep coaching fees, besides hostel and mess charges, the party’s memorandum to the NHRC says

The battle for control is playing out mostly in states and districts President Donald Trump previously won by wide margins.

A votação da PEC da Segurança Pública vai ser o primeiro teste para o presidente Lula no Congresso, depois de o petista ser reeleito para um quarto mandato. A proposta está agendada para análise nesta terça-feira (3) no Senado. Lula conta com a aprovação da PEC em dois turnos nesta terça para recriar o Ministério da Segurança Pública e melhorar o combate ao

Hundreds of BJP leaders and workers participated in a 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' march led by state BJP president Aditya Sahu