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A Democratic romp in the midterms has rocked the US political landscape, but several closely contested races remain too close to call.

The U.S. Capitol is seen a day after the midterm elections, Wednesday Nov. 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Video Duration 02 minutes 46 seconds

02:46

Trump loses control of Congress

Published On 4 Nov 2026

  • Democrats wrest control of the US Congress from Republicans by winning majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate in a stunning rebuke to US President Donald Trump.
  • Trump says he accepts the results, acknowledging his war on Iran was partly to blame for the Republican defeat.

Source: Al Jazeera English · Leena Fraihat, Ali Mustafa, Mahmoud Sayed

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