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  "id": 18099126,
  "title": "US midterms: Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/us-midterms-democrats-win-us-congress-in-midterm-rout-of-trump",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T08:43:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2042019/us-midterms-democrats-win-us-congress-in-midterm-rout-of-trump"
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  "account": "The Democratic Party achieved a sweeping victory in the US midterm elections, capturing control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This resounding defeat of President Donald Trump signaled a strong backlash against his administration, aimed at curbing his ability to pass legislation, investigate his administration, and block his judicial and senior government appointments. The election reflected widespread frustration over rising living costs, tariffs, and Trump's escalating conflict with Iran, which had already driven up fuel prices and fueled dissatisfaction with the unpopular President.\n\nDespite his reluctance to accept the election results, Trump vowed to cooperate with the incoming Democratic majority, tweeting a picture of a red baseball cap with the message \"VETO\" to assert his stance. The Democratic surge was evident in Kansas and Iowa, where the first Democratic senators were elected in decades. In Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Ohio, Republican candidates faced defeats despite President Trump's efforts to shore up their support. Notable victories included James Talarico's win in Texas, unseating a Trump-backed Senate contender, and Gina Hinojosa's victory in Texas, ending decades of Republican control over the state's top office.\n\nDemocrats also successfully defended crucial Senate seats, such as Jon Ossoff in Georgia and New Hampshire. California saw Xavier Becerra, a career politician and former cabinet member of former President Joe Biden, defeat a Trump-backed opponent, becoming the first elected Latino governor of the state. The Democrats' victory projected a majority in the Senate, despite some races yet to be resolved. In the House, Republicans lost six seats, securing a majority for the Democratic Party. Indiana was identified as a bellwether election, where Democrat J.D. Ford defeated a Republican representative.\n\nOther Democratic gains extended to statehouses nationwide, while Republicans maintained some victories in Florida, including a win in the governorship by Byron Donalds, the first Black governor of the state. Ashley Moody retained a Senate seat for the Republicans. Analysts attributed the Democratic surge to voters' concerns over the economy, corruption, and the ongoing conflict in Iran. President Trump found himself on the defensive, with Democrats granted the ability to block his legislative agenda, investigate alleged corruption within his administration, and thwart his judicial and senior government appointments.",
  "summary": "Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Wednesday, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning, nationwide rejection of Donald Trump set to put the brakes on the final two years of his presidency. The Democratic landslide will give the opposition power to block legislation, launch broad investigations into Trump’s administration and thwart his judicial and senior…",
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