Democrats seize control of Congress after historic midterm gains

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The Democratic gains included historic Senate victories in traditionally Republican states such as Texas and Kansas, while candidates also won major races in Ohio and elsewhere. Trump acknowledged that the war with Iran and higher fuel prices contributed to the Republican defeat. The new congressional balance is expected to intensify oversight of the administration, complicate its legislative agenda and alter US policy debates on Iran, energy and domestic priorities.[2][4][8]

Sources: Euronews, BBC News