Democrats seize control of Congress in major setback for Donald Trump

Democrats have secured a major political victory by taking control of both the House and the Senate, effectively curbing Donald Trump's legislative power. By gaining seven net seats in states including Texas, Ohio, and North Carolina, the Democratic party surpassed the 218-seat threshold in the House. The election was widely seen as a referendum on the President, whose popularity reached historic lows amid public disapproval of the war in Iran and concerns over rising living costs. Despite previous rhetoric casting doubt on the fairness of the voting process, Trump has indicated he will accept the outcome. Hakeem Jeffries, poised to become the first Black Speaker of the House, has pledged to hold the administration accountable through congressional inquiries. While Democrats now have oversight capabilities, they lack the two-thirds majority required to override presidential vetoes. The new Congress, featuring historic members like the first Muslim Senator, Abdul El-Sayed, will convene in January.