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World Service,04 Nov 2026,49 mins

Americans react to Democrats' sweeping victory

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US Democrats are celebrating a sweeping midterm election victory that's seen them take control of both houses of Congress. The Republicans have lost seats in states that had long been strongholds, as voters delivered a stunning rebuke to President Trump. We hear from voters and speak to our correspondents and analysts about the result. Presenter: James Reynolds. (Photo: Democratic supporters react after the House officially went to Democrats at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) watch party in Washington, DC, USA. Credit: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA)

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