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Democrats Seize Control of Both Chambers as Republicans Suffer Historic Midterm Loss

The new Congress begins with a Democratic majority in the Senate and House, setting the stage for immediate oversight battles and a shift in national power.

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From the State Lines: The Decisive Day for Governors and SenatorsNationalFrom the State Lines: The Decisive Day for Governors and SenatorsChinedu Schneider · Nov 3, 2026House Control Hinges on 46 Toss-Up Districts Amidst Tight 218-214 SplitNationalHouse Control Hinges on 46 Toss-Up Districts Amidst Tight 218-214 SplitChinedu Schneider · Nov 3, 2026Record Spending: Republicans Lead Committees While Democrats Outraise CandidatesNationalRecord Spending: Republicans Lead Committees While Democrats Outraise CandidatesBianca Shevchenko · Nov 3, 2026Senate Stakes: 35 Seats, 13 Battlegrounds and the Path to ControlNationalSenate Stakes: 35 Seats, 13 Battlegrounds and the Path to ControlMarco Ortega · Nov 3, 2026Courts and ballots: Legal battles shape Election Day voting rulesNationalCourts and ballots: Legal battles shape Election Day voting rulesMarco Ortega · Nov 3, 2026Governor races: 18 to 18 split, nine battlegrounds, 19 open seatsNationalGovernor races: 18 to 18 split, nine battlegrounds, 19 open seatsBianca Shevchenko · Nov 3, 2026

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News

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Politics

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Business

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Sports

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Culture

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Tech

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World

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