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US midterm elections: Democrats “on the verge” of taking back House majority, says Hakeem Jeffries

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  • left · 6 outlets

    Democrats have ended the Republican Senate majority in the 2026 US midterms, capitalising on voter frustration over rising prices, the Iran war and government corruption, while the House outcome remains uncertain.

    — The Logical Indian

  • center · 14 outlets

    WASHINGTON: Democrats have won control of the US House in addition to the US Senate, delivering a shockingly decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump. The midterm elections Tuesday channeled voters' deep…

    — DT Next

  • right · 9 outlets

    The Democratic Party has secured control of both chambers of the United States Congress after a series of victories in the 2026 midterm elections, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Democrats flipped several Senate seats in traditionally Republican states and…

    — ABP Live

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US midterm elections began with early Democratic optimism as Hakeem Jeffries predicted potential House gains. However, exit polls showed President Trump facing a low 38% approval rating amid economic anxiety. Meanwhile, early projections show Virginia Democrat Mark Warner retaining his Senate seat.

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