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Winners, losers, the EU: Five takeaways from the US midterms

Donald Trump's Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections, with the Democrats wresting control of Congress. What does this mean for US politics and the world?

  • Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress in US midterm elections.
  • Concerns over democratic erosion under Trump were initially high but proved resilient.
  • Democrats' control enables setting budget, denying funds, and establishing investigative committees.

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