Democrats Seize Congress, Shifting Power Away from Trump
The latest elections have handed the legislative branch to Democrats, leaving President Trump facing a Congress controlled by the opposition for the rest of his term.
Democrats have won control of both the Senate and the House, a clear shift in the legislative branch.
With that win, they will hold Congress for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term.
This new balance of power promises a different direction for Washington, raising concerns among voters who prioritize national sovereignty and law‑and‑order.
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BBC News
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Democrats have won control of the Senate and House of Representatives, taking control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency.
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Democrats sweeping victories mean big changes for Trump's final two years in office
Democrats' wins in the House and Senate mean a new power dynamic is coming to Washington.
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- Democrats have won control of the Senate and House of Representatives.
- Democrats take control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency.
- Democrats' wins in the House and Senate mean a new power dynamic is coming to Washington.
- Donald Trump is the US president.
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