Democrats Win Senate and House, Rebuke Trump

Democrats seize Senate and House control as voters reject Trump's policies.

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Nov 5, 2026

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Democrats Win Senate and House, Rebuke Trump

Democrats seize Senate and House control as voters reject Trump's policies.

In brief

Democrats seize Senate and House control as voters reject Trump's policies. Democrats won both Senate and House in the US midterm elections, delivering a rebuke to Trump over Iran war and cost of living. Originally reported by Daily Times.

Democrats seize Senate and House

Democrats won control of both Senate and House in US midterm elections for the first time in generations.

Voters shift from Trump

Voters in conservative areas who propelled Trump to his second term swung toward Democrats due to Iran war frustration and cost of living concerns.

Texas Democrats win Senate seat

Democrats ended Texas's decades-long losing streak by winning a Senate seat and ousting three-term Governor Greg Abbott.

Kansas elects first Democratic senator

Kansas elected its first Democratic senator since the Great Depression, flipping a Republican-held seat.

South Carolina flips Senate seat

Democrats turned aside Trump's hand-picked Senate candidate in South Carolina, a state Trump carried by nearly 18 points in 2.

Democrats block Trump's nominees

Democrats can block Trump's nominees, including Supreme Court justices, once seated in January.

Trump acknowledges Iran role

Trump admitted the Iran war played a role in his party's defeat, but stood by his decision to attack Iran.

Trump threatens to veto bills

Trump said he would work with Democrats on issues like immigration but threatened to veto any 'insane' bills they passed.

The headline

Democrats won both Senate and House in the US midterm elections, delivering a rebuke to Trump over Iran war and cost of living.

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