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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back"
Jeffries, who addressed supporters after House control was called for Democrats, argued voters have sent Congress a message to end extremism and "corruption."
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James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic victory for Democrats
Jubilant Talarico says ‘Tonight we defeated Goliath’ as Ken Paxton defeat a crushing blow to Trump and Republicans
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What can Democrats actually do now they have won Congress?
Democrats have taken back the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms. Here’s what a majority in Congress means for them – and for Trump
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A moment that changed me: I was terrified of my own body – until a surprising 20-mile bike ride
I grew up with spinal conditions that solidified my sense of being ‘weak and weird’. By my late 30s, I was feeling burnt out. But an invitation from a colleague set me on an unexpected and exhilarating new path
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Students in Denmark to protest against financial aid cuts
Thousands of young Danes are expected to take to the streets on Wednesday to protest over the government's plan to cut state-paid student allowances, adding to a wave of European youth anger.
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Democratic Party gains US House majority in 2026 midterm elections
All 435 seats in the lower chamber of Congress were on the ballot in Tuesday's midterm race.
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Democratic Party gains US House majority in 2026 midterm elections
All 435 seats in the lower chamber of Congress were on the ballot in Tuesday's midterm race.
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Republicans suffer stunning defeat as voters deliver verdict on Trump agenda
President says he is willing to accept results but that if he were on ballot Republicans would have won ‘landslide’
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‘Democrats need to not blow it’: our panel reacts to the historic midterms
Democrats should take the right lessons from their great night – but will they?
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Ohio Republican Max Miller ousted from Congress amid domestic abuse allegations
Despite Trump backing Miller, whom a House committee is investigating, Democrat Brian Poindexter will head to Congress
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Amy Acton wins Ohio race for governor, ending 16 years of Republican control of office
Democratic doctor wins over Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech entrepreneur endorsed by Donald Trump
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Democrat Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race in major blow to Republicans
Populist Democrat defeats Jon Husted and says he will serve voters, not corporations or billionaires
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