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US Midterm Elections 2026
Democrats won comfortable majorities in both the House and Senate in the 2026 US midterms, ending Republican control of Congress for the first time during Trump's two presidencies. Trump told Politico he is open to working with Democrats despite holding veto power, while analysts say gridlock is likely given Democrats lack the two-thirds majorities needed to override vetoes. The article examines Trump's three options — veto legislation, rely on executive orders, or cut deals — alongside emerging Democratic talk of investigations.