Politics

Democratic Party wins majority in US Congress in midterm elections

With their victory at the polls on November 3, 2026, Democrats take control of the House and Senate, shifting the power dynamic for the final two years of the Trump administration.

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Published November 3, 2026, 08:50 (Brasília time) · Updated November 5, 2026, 05:00 (Brasília time) · 1 min read

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What happened: The Democratic Party has taken control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate.
Who is affected: President Donald Trump, who will face an opposition-controlled Congress during the final two years of his term.
What changes: The composition of Congress has changed, granting Democrats greater influence and oversight power over the Executive branch's agenda through 2028.

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