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    US midterm elections 2026: Democrats sweep House and Senate, deal Trump major blow; vow investigations, cost-of-living relief

    Democrats have swept both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, dealing a major blow to Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The victory gives Democrats control over the legislative agenda, powers to investigate the administration and an opportunity to push affordability measures as Republicans face a leadership reckoning.

    US Democratic win unlikely to ease firms' cost, tariff woes in near term, executives say

    Global businesses expect limited immediate changes following Democrats' takeover of the US Congress, as high energy and raw material costs, inflation and strained consumer spending continue to weigh on operations. While some executives welcomed prospects of political stability, companies remain uncertain about tariffs, AI regulation and trade policies, amid fears of Washington gridlock.

    'We hear you...': Jeffries to Americans as he is set to make history as first Black House Speaker
    Benjamin Netanyahu's rivals seize on Democrats' sweep of US Congress, seeking his ouster

    Benjamin Netanyahu's political opponents see Democrats' midterm election win as a sign of waning US support for Israel. They believe his alliance with Republicans has jeopardised Israel's bipartisan backing historically. Critics like Yair Lapid argue that his continued leadership endangers Israel's security and global standing. The formation of the next government remains uncertain as coalition negotiations unfold.

    Congress cites US mid-term results to slam 'One Nation, One Election' idea

    The Congress party used the results of the recent US mid-term elections to emphasize accountability in democracy. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the Modi government's One Nation, One Election proposal as detrimental to accountability. The elections showed significant losses for the Republican Party, reflecting voter discontent with Trump's policies. Voters in key states flipped gubernatorial positions, impacting the Republican stronghold.

    US Midterm elections 2026 highlights: Indian-Americans secure key wins; Pia Dandiya enters Congress, Ramaswamy loses

    Democrats achieved control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. Indian-American candidates had significant success, with several winning their races at various levels. Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Suhas Subramanyam, and Pramila Jayapal retained their seats in the House. Pia Dandiya made her congressional debut by winning Florida's 22nd District.

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