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  "id": 18140122,
  "title": "Democrats usher in new era with resounding sweep of the House and the Senate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/democrats-usher-in-new-era-with-resounding-sweep-of-the-house-and-the",
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  "published": "2026-11-04T15:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
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    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261105/democrats-usher-in-new-era-with-resounding-sweep-of-the-house-and-the-senate"
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  "account": "WASHINGTON — Democrats have achieved a sweeping victory in Congress, signaling a new era focused on addressing voter demands for change. The party has overwhelmingly ousted Republicans from across the nation, including unexpected locations, as constituents rejected the incumbent party's policies in favor of a fresh perspective for the country. Their projected majorities in both the House and the Senate reflect the scale of the win, setting the stage for a divided government where Congress will actively challenge President Donald Trump and seek to reverse the past two years of GOP dominance.\n\nHouse Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, who could become the first Black speaker of the House upon the inauguration of the new Congress on January 3, 2027, expressed enthusiasm for the results, stating, \"We hear you. We're going to work hard to deliver on the dramatic change that you deserve.\" The victory was both surprising and comprehensive, illustrating the significant shift in voter sentiment against the president's party.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House. In a nationwide romp, Democrats ousted Republicans from coast to coast, with many surprising places in between, as voters rejected the president’s party for the promise of…",
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