Democrats win Congress: How they did it, and what it means
With control of Congress, Democrats can challenge Trump’s agenda through subpoenas, confirmation votes.
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Abdul El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers to win US Senate seat in Michigan
The Democrat prevailed after a stream of Islamophobic rhetoric from top Republicans and a turbulent end to his campaign.
FIFA’s Infantino ineligible for re-election, says former governance chief
Miguel Maduro insists Gianni Infantino cannot serve more than three terms, pointing to FIFA's statutes.
Democrats deliver a historic routing to Republicans in US midterms
For the first time in nearly 30 years, a Democrat will now represent South Carolina in the US Senate.
Firsts for women and minorities in US midterm elections
The elections, which saw Democrats make big gains, also marked firsts for women and minorities in major offices.
South Africans vote in local elections seen as test for embattled ANC
Municipal failures have contributed to declining public trust, President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted.
Democrat Troy Jackson wins Maine US Senate seat in blow to Republicans
Longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins had held the seat for three decades, but was swept away in the blue wave.
Spanish transport minister resigns after train crash killed 69 people
Oscar Puente says he could not 'continue in office' after two major train accidents in less than a year.
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Welsh government mini-budget passes after Plaid-Labour deal
The original version fell in July in a row over spending on additional learning needs education.
REPLAY - US midterms: "Today begins the Great American comeback" (Hakeem Jeffries)
The top Democrat in the US House of Representatives vowed Tuesday he would use his expected majority to go after corruption, in an election when alleged grift by President Donald Trump has been top of voters' minds. "We're going to bring accountability to those who have visited unprecedented corruption on this country," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is on track to become speaker of the House in the new Congress, told supporters.
Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms win, says Iran war played role
US President Donald Trump said rival Democrats had done "a good job" Tuesday after they gained control of Congress in the midterm elections. While Trump acknowledged that the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party, he did not take personal responsability for the result that will upend the last two years of his presidency.
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.
US midterm election results: Democrats flip House and Senate. Here's what else the data tells us
Democrats have won the majority in both House and Senate. Vote counts are still ongoing. DW takes a look at who voted Republican, who voted Democrat and what it all means.
India news: Election body opens door for voter reinclusion
The Indian poll body said no action will be taken against deleted voters for using Form 6 for re-enrolment in voter rolls. Follow DW for more.
US midterms: Democrats gain control of House and Senate from Republicans
The Democratic Party gained control of the House and Senate, delivering a stinging rebuke to US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Follow DW's live updates.
Democrats dominate NYC races, Hochul re-elected New York governor
Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez sweep their congressional races in key Democratic districts.
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Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat
Turek beat Republican Ashley Hinson, a US House member.
US midterms: Democrats gain control of Senate from Republicans
The Democratic Party gained control of Senate, delivering a stinging rebuke to US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Follow DW's live updates.
US midterm election results: Democrats win crucial seats. Here's what else the data tells us
Democrats have won the majority in the US Senate. House of Representatives votes are still being counted. DW takes a look at who voted Republican, who voted Democrat and what it all means.
What the Democratic takeover of the Senate means for Trump
The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith explains how Democratic control of both chambers could affect the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency.