Democrats take US Congress in sweeping midterm repudiation of Trump

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   Democrats Win Control of US Congress in Midterms

   Democrats captured control of both the Senate and the House in the midterm elections, securing victories in Republican strongholds and delivering a rebuke to President Donald Trump. Voters rejected the president and his party after Trump told them to treat the contest as a referendum on his administration. NBC News projects the Democratic Party has captured full control of Congress, while CNN reports the House majority is trending toward historic numbers. Interviews with more than two dozen Democratic leaders, strategists, and members of Congress show the party plans to challenge the administration on every front.

   Why it matters

   The midterm shift reshapes the federal government by ending Republican dominance in Washington and empowering the opposition party to block or investigate the executive branch. President Trump faced an electorate that treated the legislative races as a direct vote on his agenda, resulting in losses across the country. The outcome leaves the administration facing a split or hostile legislative branch for the remainder of its term.

   What is confirmed

   • Democrats seized control of both the Senate and House on Tuesday, winning in Republican strongholds.
   • President Donald Trump instructed voters to pretend he was on the ballot in the midterm elections.
   • NBC News projected that Democrats captured full control of Congress.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Democratic House majority numbers are trending toward historic levels.
   • Democratic leaders and members of Congress have formulated specific plans to challenge Trump on every front.

   What to watch next

   • Final certified vote counts for narrow congressional seats
   • Announcements from Democratic congressional leaders regarding committee agendas and investigations
   • White House responses to divided government control
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