Democrats win control of US House and Senate in midterm elections
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Democrats won control of both the US House and Senate in the midterm elections, DW reported on 4 Nov. US Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the Republican loss. President Donald Trump called that "largely true" but said he would act again.
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Why it matters
The result changes who holds power over US budget and military planning. DW reported that most Asian and European stock markets rose after the vote, though Japan's Nikkei fell 1.42%.
What's next
DW reported that the new US House and Senate will be sworn in on 3 January next year.
Key dates
- 4 Nov 2026Democrats secure control of the US House and Senate; Vance and Trump comment on the role of the Iran war.
- 3 Jan 2027The new US House and Senate are due to be sworn in, according to DW.
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Sources
- Deutsche Welle (DW)Read the original article →
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