Democrats seize control of Congress after sweeping midterm victory

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The result gives Democrats control over congressional legislation and oversight at a pivotal moment, as the administration faces the ongoing Iran war, elevated energy costs and broader international tensions. The outcome is also being closely watched abroad: Iran’s chief negotiator interpreted the vote as an American rejection of the war, while other results included historic victories such as Abdul El-Sayed becoming the first Muslim US senator. The shift could constrain the administration’s domestic agenda and intensify congressional scrutiny of its foreign-policy decisions.

Sources: BBC News, NBC News, Businessday NG