{ "id": 18072743, "title": "Democrats projected to take Congress in blue wave fueled by Trump, economy discontent", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/democrats-projected-to-take-congress-in-blue-wave-fueled-by-trump", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-11-04T05:32:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "ABC News (US)", "slug": "abc-news-us", "url": "https://abcnews.com/Politics/democrats-projected-congress-blue-wave-fueled-trump-economy/story?id=137688143" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "Democrats are projected to gain control of the U.S. House of Representatives and a significant number of Senate seats in the upcoming midterm elections. This so-called \"blue wave\" is driven by voter discontent with the economy and President Donald Trump, according to projections from ABC News and various polls.\n\nDemocrats have already flipped at least six Senate seats, including in traditionally Republican strongholds such as Kansas and South Carolina. They have also gained at least a dozen House seats and several governorships in red states, marking historic victories in several cases.\n\nIn Texas, Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott, denying him a fourth term. In South Carolina, Democrat Annie Andrews is projected to win the Senate race, replacing the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, who held the seat for 23 years. Similarly, in North Carolina, former Governor Roy Cooper is set to win the Senate race, flipping the traditionally Republican seat blue.\n\nThe president's approval rating has dropped to 37%, with a record-high 62% disapproval rating, according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll. About two-thirds of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy, a trend that is expected to have implications for both domestic and foreign policy, especially regarding the ongoing war with Iran, rising inflation, and record-high fuel prices.\n\nDespite his efforts to rally support among voters, Trump has urged Americans to \"pretend I'm on the ballot\" when they vote in the midterms. He has claimed he will not be on the ballot, but later tweeted that he is \"not on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!\" Trump has also expressed willingness to work with Democrats if elected, but has posted a \"VETO\" hat on social media, implying his intention to use his veto power if necessary.", "summary": "Democrats will win enough seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to gain control of the lower chamber of Congress from Republicans, ABC projects.", "key_points": [ "Democrats projected to gain control of U.S. House and Senate in \"blue wave\"", "Voters discontent with economy and Trump fueling historic victories", "Texas and South Carolina flips mark significant gains for Democrats" ], "editors_take": "Shifting control of both chambers signals a massive mandate for Democrats as voters punish the administration for economic instability and use the midterms to dismantle long-standing Republican strongholds.", "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 10, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News", "title": "Pritzker, Shapiro and Moore among early governorship race winners as Democrats press for majority after Trump power struggles", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/pritzker-shapiro-and-moore-among-early-governorship-race-winners-as", "published": "2026-11-04T02:03:53.000Z" }, { "outlet": "CBS News", "title": "Republican Ashley Moody wins Florida Senate election, CBS News projects", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/republican-ashley-moody-wins-florida-senate-election-cbs-news-projects", "published": "2026-11-04T02:06:04.000Z" }, { "outlet": "FXStreet", "title": "Breaking: Democrats win control of both houses of Congress", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/breaking-democrats-win-control-of-both-houses-of-congress", "published": "2026-11-04T05:32:59.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Ajel English", "title": "Trump warns Democrats to cooperate or face veto power", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/trump-warns-democrats-to-cooperate-or-face-veto-power", "published": "2026-11-04T05:51:34.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Khaosod English", "title": "Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/democrats-win-us-senate-ending-republican-dominance-by-harnessing", "published": "2026-11-04T06:32:34.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Times of Israel", "title": "Democrats stuns South Carolina as Annie Andrews defeats Darline Graham for Senate", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/democrats-stuns-south-carolina-as-annie-andrews-defeats-darline", "published": "2026-11-04T06:40:53.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Middle East Eye", "title": "Trump acknowledges Iran played role in Republican midterm losses", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/trump-acknowledges-iran-played-role-in-republican-midterm-losses", "published": "2026-11-04T06:54:53.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Jerusalem Post", "title": "Democrat El-Sayed wins Michigan's US Senate race against Republican Mike Rogers, main pollsters say", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/democrat-el-sayed-wins-michigans-us-senate-race-against-republican", "published": "2026-11-04T07:12:51.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Punch Nigeria", "title": "Trump rejects blame for Republican losses, says candidates failed to inspire voters", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/trump-rejects-blame-for-republican-losses-says-candidates-failed-to", "published": "2026-11-04T07:34:51.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original." }