Democrats set to take control of both houses of US Congress after midterms, with fast action planned on key issues

Summary

Democrats dominated the US midterm elections and are set to take both the House of Representatives and the Senate, according to France 24. When the new Congress is sworn in on January 3, they will be able to block partisan legislation, including the president's picks for roles such as Supreme Court justices, and will have the authority to subpoena documents and witnesses. The Straits Times reports that Democrats plan fast action on living costs, health subsidies, Medicaid cuts, tariffs and the Iran war.

Timeline

1. Straits Times

   4 Nov 2026, 07:05 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports a Democratic takeover of US Congress in the US midterms and sets out what happens next, saying Democrats plan fast action on living costs, health subsidies, Medicaid cuts, tariffs and the Iran war.

2. France 24

   4 Nov 2026, 09:26 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that Democrats have dominated the US midterm elections and are set to take both the House and the Senate, gaining power to block partisan legislation and the president's Supreme Court picks and to subpoena documents and witnesses once the new Congress is sworn in on January 3.