US midterm polls: Democrats take control of Congress from Trump’s Republican party

What happened: As midterm votes were counted, Democrats were projected to take control of the US House of Representatives from Republicans and were ahead in the Senate contest. Why it matters: The elections are being viewed as a verdict on Trump's second term, with approval ratings hurt by the rising cost of living, tariff-driven economic turmoil, and the US-Israel war on Iran. Democratic control of Congress is expected to bring greater scrutiny of the administration in its remaining two years. Coverage: 11 outlets in 24h

As midterm votes were counted, Democrats were projected to take control of the US House of Representatives from Republicans and were ahead in the Senate contest.

The elections are being viewed as a verdict on Trump's second term, with approval ratings hurt by the rising cost of living, tariff-driven economic turmoil, and the US-Israel war on Iran. Democratic control of Congress is expected to bring greater scrutiny of the administration in its remaining two years.