WASHINGTON: Democrats have secured control of both chambers of the US Congress following a sweeping victory in the 2026 midterm elections, dealing a significant political blow to President Donald Trump.
The party gained several Senate seats and more than two dozen House districts, giving it greater power to challenge the administration’s legislative agenda and investigate government policies.
Rising living costs, inflation, concerns over corruption and public dissatisfaction with the Iran conflict reportedly influenced voter sentiment. The result marks a major shift in Washington’s political balance ahead of Trump’s final two years in office.