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  "id": 18144096,
  "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-18144096",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:12:03.000Z",
  "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 ushered in a new era following their resounding sweep of Congress, promising to address voter demands for change and confront the final years of President Donald Trump's presidency. The nationwide victory saw Democrats oust Republicans from coast to coast, with surprising results in various locations. Their victory is marked by substantial majorities in both the House and the Senate. The outcomes set the stage for a divided government, as Congress prepares to challenge Trump and reverse course after two years of unified GOP control. Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader from New York, expressed his eagerness to fulfill the voters' expectations, stating, \"We hear you. We are going to work hard to deliver on the dramatic change that you deserve.\" The historic results reflect the breadth and depth of Democratic success, signaling a potential shift in the country's political landscape.",
  "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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