Democrats Win US House in Midterm Elections
Democrats have won control of the US House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, in what is described as a growing wave of votes against President Trump. A Democratic House would be able to block his legislative agenda and launch wide investigations into his administration during the final two years of his presidency.
Context
Context: Midterm elections are held halfway through a US president's four-year term and choose all House members and about a third of the Senate. Whichever party controls the House can pass or block laws and run oversight inquiries.
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