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Democrats take control of Congress in U.S. midterm elections

The Democrats secured a majority in both chambers of the U.S. Congress in the midterm elections, challenging the Republican Party.

6 November 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Democrats achieved a significant victory in the midterm elections, securing a majority in both the upper and lower chambers of the United States Congress. This victory is seen as a setback for the Republican Party and former President Donald Trump.

The political climate following the elections has been closely monitored. The President of the United States, who had indicated he would become 'Mr. Veto' if the Democrats won, has expressed a willingness to accept the results and collaborate with the new Congress.

According to sources, Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, interpreted the Democrats' victory as a vote against war, suggesting that the election could have international implications.

Additionally, the Democratic Party announced its intention to investigate potential corruption cases linked to Donald Trump and his family, through the formation of investigative committees in the new Congress.

The new Democratic majority is also preparing to address issues related to the Monroe Doctrine, which was implemented during Trump's presidency. There is an expectation that measures will be taken to moderate this security policy in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The coming days will be crucial to observe how the Democrats plan to implement their policies and to what extent they will be able to impose their agenda in Congress, amidst expectations of cooperation with some Republican representatives on specific matters.

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