Democrats Win Both Chambers of Congress as Trump Says the Iran War Played a Role in Republican Losses

Al Jazeera, citing Associated Press projections, reported that Democrats regained control of the US Senate in the midterm elections held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. They flipped at least seven Republican-held seats and hold at least 54 seats, up from 45 plus two aligned independents. The House result was also called for the Democrats late on Tuesday, ending the Republican hold on both chambers. Donald Trump said Democrats "did a good job" and that the Iran war, notably higher gasoline prices, played a role in Republican losses; he added that he would veto bills Democrats send him and would review whether a strike on Iran is needed. The new Congress is sworn in on January 3, 2027.