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Democrats control Congress after midterms
Democrats won back the Senate and House in US midterm elections, shifting the balance of power on issues including the war in Iran.
In brief
Democrats won back the Senate and House in US midterm elections, shifting the balance of power on issues including the war in Iran. Democrats swept US midterm elections, taking back both the Senate and House from Republicans, changing the balance of power on Iran policy. Originally reported by BBC News.
Democrats sweep midterm elections
Democrats won the US midterm elections, taking back both the Senate and the House from Republicans. They now hold majorities in both chambers.
New balance of power emerges
With majorities in both chambers, Democrats now control the legislative agenda. The BBC's Asma Khalid breaks down what this shift means for policy.
Iran policy could shift
The new Democratic majorities could affect US policy on the war in Iran. The balance of power in Congress now favours a different approach.
In short
Democrats swept US midterm elections, taking back both the Senate and House from Republicans, changing the balance of power on Iran policy.
