Democrats take control of the Senate after winning key midterm races
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- PBS NewsHour reports: “Democrats have won the U.S. Senate, ending Republican dominance in Washington by harnessing voters' frustration with President Donald Trump.”
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