Democrats’ triumph deals devastating blow to Trump - The Latest
Democrats have won a historic midterms sweep, winning back control of Congress in a major setback for Donald Trump, now a lame-duck president for the rest of his time in office. Lucy Hough speaks to our Washington editor, Ankita Rao
Democrats have won a historic sweep in the US midterm elections, winning back control of Congress in a major setback for Donald Trump. Senate seats went blue in traditional Republican strongholds such as Texas, South Carolina and Kansas, where the Democrats had their first win since 1932. Voters have sent a strong message of discontent to the Trump administration over the economy, the cost of living and rising gas prices. Trump is now a lame-duck president for the rest of his term. Lucy Hough speaks to our Washington editor, Ankita Rao
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