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Right Owned by Independent News ServiceJames Talarico flips Texas Senate seat in historic victory for Democrats in US midterm election
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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' victory in both chambers of Congress could increase scrutiny of Trump's policies, with implications for India's trade, immigration and strategic partnership with the US.
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President Donald Trump is reportedly considering Pete Hegseth's future as Secretary of War following midterm election losses, with the Iran war facing scrutiny. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has emerged as a possible replacement, while the White House maintains confidence in Hegseth.
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In the midst of the midterm elections, Republican candidates are poised to gain several Senate seats. Florida’s Ashley Moody has narrowly edged out Democrat Angie Nixon, while Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia appears set for her third term after overcoming Rachel Fetty Anderson. Additionally…
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Democrat James Talarico has scripted a historic political victory in Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton in the US Senate race and ending his party's decades-long struggle to win a Senate seat in the traditionally Republican state. The 37-year-old's stunning victory marks a major setback for…
