US midterms: Democrats win 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.

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This is the first time in 20 years that a Republican president has lost both houses of US Congress.

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Democrats win control of House and Senate: Key US midterms takeaways

This is the first time in 20 years that a Republican president has lost both houses of US Congress.

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US midterms: Democrats win House and Senate from Republicans

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US midterms: Democrats gain control of House and Senate from Republicans

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US midterms: Democrats gain control of Senate from Republicans

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