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Live: Democrats take control of Congress as US voters inflict defeat on Trump's Republicans

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Published 5 Nov 2026, 2:23 am·1 d ago·1 min read

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Votes are still being counted in some parts of the US, with the Republican Party having lost already control of the House and Senate. Follow live.

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Democrats win control of US Congress in midterm elections

US voters hand Democrats majorities in both the House and Senate, delivering a heavy blow to President Donald Trump.

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