Democrats poised to sweep US Congress, delivering setback to Trump

Democrats are projected to take control of both chambers of the US Congress after the 3 November midterm elections, dealing President Donald Trump a setback as he enters his final two years in office. The result could constrain his domestic agenda and increase pressure on his administration over foreign policy, including its approach to Russia and support for Ukraine.

Vote counting was still under way in some races, and the projections came from the Associated Press for the Senate and NBC News for the House. Democrats won Senate seats in Texas and Kansas, where James Talarico and Adam Hamilton defeated candidates critical of major Ukraine aid, while Abdul El-Sayed was leading in Michigan; the article says the shift could bring more reliable support for Kyiv, but would not guarantee action against White House opposition. The election was shaped by concerns about living costs, fuel prices and the war with Iran.