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Democrats win US Congress in 2026 midterms, impacting Trump presidency

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The US midterm elections saw the Democratic Party gain control of both chambers of Congress, impacting the final two years of Donald Trump's presidency. This shift in power occurred in the 2026 election cycle, altering the political landscape previously dominated by Republican influence. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a significant shift in US political power following the midterm elections. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Democrats win US Congress in 2026 midterms, impacting Trump presidency

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP ·

    US midterm elections: all you need to know, from Democrats’ big wins to effects on China

    We have put together 17 of our top stories from our coverage of the US midterm elections. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Democrats take US Congress, reshaping Trump’s final two years – as it happened Democrats seized both chambers …

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