Politics● ElevatedBreaking2h ago · Nov 4, 2026, 6:32 AM
US midterms: Democrats gain control of House and Senate from Republicans
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en] · North America
The Democratic Party gained control of the House and Senate, delivering a stinging rebuke to US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Follow DW's live updates.
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