Democrats have secured control of both the US House and Senate in a major midterm election defeat for President Trump, according to US media projections. Democrats reached the 218-seat majority threshold in the House of Representatives, while the count continues in several races. It is likely that their profits can and will increase further.

Democrats have secured control of both the US House and Senate in a major midterm election defeat for President Trump, according to US media projections. Democrats reached the 218-seat majority threshold in the House of Representatives, while the count continues in several races. It is likely that their profits can and will increase further.