Democrats seize control of US Congress and Senate

WASHINGTON — Democrats scored a sweeping victory in the November 3 US midterm elections, taking control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate from President Donald Trump's Republican Party. Democrats secured at least 54 of the Senate's 100 seats, winning historic races in traditionally Republican states, including Texas, Kansas, Iowa, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina and Maine. James Talarico won the Texas Senate race, while Kansas elected its first Democratic senator since 1932.

The results represent a major political setback for Trump, whose administration will now face a Democratic-controlled Congress capable of blocking legislation and launching investigations into his administration.

The elections also produced historic milestones. Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, while Peggy Flanagan became the first Native American woman elected to the chamber.

Trump said he was willing to cooperate with Democrats but warned that he could veto legislation he opposes.