Democrats seize Congress in historic US midterm election victory

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The scale of the Democratic victory makes it the most consequential global political development currently reported. Reuters says Democrats flipped six Senate seats and at least eight House seats, with voters citing living costs and dissatisfaction with Trump’s leadership. The outcome will constrain the administration’s legislative agenda, intensify oversight, and alter Washington’s posture on foreign policy. The result also comes amid broader international tensions, including the Iran war, negotiations involving Ukraine and Russia, and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz.

Sources: Reuters, NDTV, Le Monde, 1News