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US: Democrats secure majority in both houses of Congress

Preliminary results from the US elections point to a significant Democratic victory in the House and Senate, dealing a political blow to President Trump.


US Capitol at dusk, 2013
US Capitol at dusk, 2013 · Photo: Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Democratic Party has secured a majority in both houses of the US Congress, according to reports from Kan 11 and Reshet 13. Results from the elections held yesterday point to significant Democratic gains, which have been interpreted by international commentators as a defeat for President Donald Trump and his policies.

Sources: רשת 13, כאן 11, CNN.gr, Financial Times

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