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Democrats win both House and Senate in US midterms
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections. Their House count passed 250 seats as more races were called in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina. Democrats are preparing investigations into the administration. President Trump kept his veto power, and he has said impeachment would hurt the Democratic Party. Some Republicans blame him for the losses, and Speaker Mike Johnson said he will not seek to lead his party in the new Congress.
Why it matters
Divided government in Washington can block or reshape US policy on trade, the economy and the Iran war that affects other countries.
Background
The US holds midterm elections halfway through a president's term. Republicans held both chambers before this vote. Trump's approval and the cost of living were major issues.
The story so far
- Trump cancels weekend rallies as midterms near
- Pope votes and Trump campaigns before US midterms
- US midterms near; more than 50 million have voted early
- US midterm elections open Tuesday as Trump ends campaign
- US midterm results begin; Democrats favored to win House
- Democrats win control of both houses of US Congress
- Democrats win both House and Senate in US midterms
- Democrats take both houses; Republicans argue over blame
- Jim Jordan elected House Republican leader
- Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat
- Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat
Sources
- The Guardian ↗Nov 5, 8:23 PM ET
- CBC News ↗Nov 4, 6:58 PM ET
- NPR ↗Nov 5, 7:02 AM ET
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