Democrats Take Control of US Congress

Democrats win US Congress in landslide rejection of Trump.

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Democrats Take Control of US Congress

Democrats win US Congress in landslide rejection of Trump.

In brief

Democrats win US Congress in landslide rejection of Trump. Democrats seize Senate and House control in midterm elections, blocking Trump's agenda and appointments. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.

Democrats seize control of US Congress

US President Donald Trump looks on at a midterm campaign rally at Salina Regional Airport in Salina, Kansas on November 1, 2026.

Democrats capture Senate and House of Representatives in nationwide rejection of Trump.

Opposition blocks Trump's agenda

Democrats gain power to block legislation, launch investigations into Trump's administration, and thwart his appointments.

Voters angry over costs and tariffs

Deep anger over living costs, tariffs, and Trump's Iran war fuels the defeat.

Young voter celebrates win

22-year-old paralegal Michael Diaz celebrates Jon Ossoff's Senate victory in Georgia.

Trump downplays defeat

Trump says he is 'absolutely willing' to accept results but claims it is not a hit on him.

“I think the Democrats did a good job, I really do”

Democrats flip key Republican seats

Democrats win seats in South Carolina, North Carolina, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Texas and Maine.

Texas Democrat wins Senate seat

Texas Democrat James Talarico defeats 'Goliath' in Senate race, unseating Republican governor Greg Abbott.

“Goliath”

Michigan's first Muslim senator

Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate after defeating Mike Rogers.

In short

Democrats seize Senate and House control in midterm elections, blocking Trump's agenda and appointments.

Read the original on Buenos Aires Times

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