Democrats Seize Congress, Promise New Business Climate
Midterm victories give Democrats control of the House and Senate, prompting Republican backlash and outlining their agenda.
The midterm results gave Democrats control of Congress, with sweeping victories in both the House and Senate.
President Trump and Republicans have reacted to the losses, warning of the impact on national priorities.
Democrats are laying out how they plan to use their power, saying, "The Democratic gains in this week's midterm elections will bring a different business climate to Washington. But the overall economy should be OK."
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Democrats will take control of Congress next year. What does it mean for the economy?
The Democratic gains in this week's midterm elections will bring a different business climate to Washington. But the overall economy should be OK.
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Democrats prepare to take Congress after sweeping wins
After Democrats' sweeping House and Senate victories, the party is laying out how it plans to wield power, while President Trump and Republicans react to their midterm losses.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Democrats won midterm elections and will take control of Congress next year.
- Democrats had sweeping victories in the House and Senate.
- President Trump and Republicans reacted to their midterm losses.
- Democrats are laying out how they plan to use their power.
- The Democratic gains in this week's midterm elections will bring a different business climate to Washington. But the overall economy should be OK.
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