Democrats seize Congress in sweeping midterm victory

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The Democratic sweep gives the party power to block legislation, launch investigations and influence federal spending, including Pentagon funding.[4] Coverage links the defeat to voter anger over the Iran conflict, elevated fuel prices and broader cost-of-living pressures.[3][4] The result could significantly constrain the White House’s domestic and foreign-policy agenda, while markets reacted with rising stocks and sharply lower oil prices amid expectations of pressure for an end to the war.[4]

Sources: BBC News, NBC News, news.com.au, France 24