"Today begins the great American comeback," House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries declared after US voters handed Democrats control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, dealing a major blow to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party.
The result marks a dramatic reversal of political fortunes in Washington. Democrats made significant gains in the Senate and House of Representatives, flipping seats in traditionally Republican states, including Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina and Kansas. They also captured key gubernatorial races, including in Texas and Georgia.
Republican candidates struggled even in contests they were widely expected to win comfortably, reflecting growing voter dissatisfaction with the Trump administration. The results represent the first major electoral check on Trump's power since his return to the White House.
Discontent over the economy, rising living costs, the war in Iran and the administration's aggressive immigration crackdown emerged as key factors behind the Republican rout.
Key reasons behind the Republican wipeout.
But what does the Democratic takeover mean for Trump? With two years left in his presidency, he still commands the executive branch and retains…