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Center Owned by Deccan Chronicle HoldingsUS Stocks Surge, Oil Tumbles After Trump's Midterm Election Rout
What's behind this
Economic pressures and voter discontent over President Donald Trump’s war with Iran reshaped the 2026 midterm elections, delivering congressional control to Democrats and marking a political setback for Trump. The results sparked debate on the Iran policy, with Democrats winning 245 House seats and 54 Senate seats while Republicans suffered losses. Vance, who had long advocated for restraint in overseas interventions, distanced himself from Trump and led an unsuccessful effort to end the fighting. Analysts say the setback could lower the risk of sudden U.S. tariff escalations, giving India more leeway in trade talks, though overall trade uncertainty is expected to persist.
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Democrats seized control of both houses of Congress in a victory that gives them the power to block legislation, open investigations into Trump's administration and influence government budgets, including the Pentagon
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US President Donald Trump signalled willingness to work with Democrats after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress. But deep political divisions, veto powers and disagreements with the opposition could make bipartisan cooperation difficult.
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Democrats seized control of both houses of Congress in a victory that gives them the power to block legislation, open investigations into Trump's administration and influence government budgets, including the Pentagon
