Democrats dominate Congress as blue wave breaks Republican strongholds: Key points from US midterms
The 2026 US midterm elections have delivered a major political setback to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, with Democrats making significant gains across the country to take control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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- US Midterms 2026: Blue Wave Batters Trump as Democrats Seize Senate, Breach Republican Strongholds.
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Democrats dominate Congress as blue wave breaks Republican strongholds: Key points from US midterms
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US Midterms 2026: Blue Wave Batters Trump as Democrats Seize Senate, Breach Republican Strongholds
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Blue wave breaks through Republican strongholds, handing Democrats the Senate and House
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Times of India (IN): The 2026 US midterm elections have delivered a major political setback to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, with Democrats ma
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Times of India (IN): The 2026 US midterm elections have delivered a major political setback to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, with Democrats ma
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