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US Midterm Elections 2026
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress and 28 governorships in the 2026 US midterms, a result widely read as a referendum on President Donald Trump's war with Iran and his handling of Gaza and Ukraine. Despite the sweep, Democrats lack the two-thirds majorities needed to override Trump's promised vetoes, leaving the practical impact on the three conflicts uncertain. Trump has admitted the unpopular Iran war, which closed the Strait of Hormuz and has cost an estimated $47bn, contributed to Republican losses.