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    'Stunning': Top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries hails midterm rout

    Appearing on "Morning Joe" on the liberal MS Now network, the House minority leader, who is poised to become the first Black person to lead the House when the new Congress convenes in January, called the result a repudiation of President Donald Trump and his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.

    In a nationwide romp, Democrats ousted Republicans from coast to coast, with many surprising places in between, as voters rejected the president's party for the promise of something different for the country. Their majorities will be padded by wide margins in both the House and the Senate.

    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.

    Democrats took Capitol Hill. Trump still has a Veto. What happens next and who can make their case for 2028?

    Democrats are set to take control of the House and Senate after the 2026 midterm elections. President Donald Trump still has the power to veto their bills. This could be a test for Democats on how they handle that power and bring policies which could shape their pitch to voters in 2028.

    'We hear you...': Jeffries to Americans as he is set to make history as first Black House Speaker
    Iranian officials gloat as US voters deal blow to Donald Trump

    Iran's leaders praised the midterm election results in the US, interpreting them as a rejection of Trump's wartime decisions. The Democratic victories were seen as evidence of American frustration with rising gas prices driven by ongoing conflict. Concerns remain in Tehran about potential military actions from Trump following his electoral defeat. Iran is preparing for possible retaliations should hostilities resume in the region.

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