Democrats seize US House, near Senate takeover in mauling for Trump's Republicans
Summary
Democrats won the US House and moved within reach of Senate control after a sweeping midterm rebuke of Donald Trump’s Republicans. The party scored key victories in Texas, Ohio and other battlegrounds as voters focused on rising living costs, tariffs and the war with Iran.
Key Points
- Democrats captured the US House of Representatives and are close to flipping the Senate after a major midterm defeat for Donald Trump’s Republicans.
- Key Democratic wins included Texas, Ohio, South Carolina and North Carolina, while Republicans held Florida.
- The results were widely seen as a repudiation of Trump’s second term and his handling of the economy and the Iran war.
- A Democratic House majority could block Trump’s agenda and launch investigations into his administration.
