US Democrats Win Both Congressional Chambers in Midterm Elections, Setback for Trump

Tehran celebrated Donald Trump’s midterm losses as punishment for the US war against Iran, while Trump said the conflict was a major factor in Republicans losing Congress. The result could limit his agenda even as he keeps the option of further strikes, with Qatar, China and Iran still pushing for a diplomatic deal to prevent renewed fighting.

The Alliance For Change congratulated the American people and newly elected members of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections, saying the vote underscores the value of democratic participation and accountable institutions. It also singled out Hakeem Jeffries, noting that his continued rise in U.S. politics is significant for minorities and for the Caribbean and Guyana.

Democrats won control of both the US House and Senate, handing President Donald Trump a major setback in midterm voting. CNN’s voter poll found most Americans disapprove of Trump and blame him for worsening economic conditions, with the cost of living a major factor in how they voted.

In this opinion column, GHK Lall argues that U.S. midterm election disputes and voter-suppression tactics weaken Washington’s claim to be a model of clean democracy. He says that hypocrisy matters for Guyana because it affects how credibly the U.S. can lecture the country on elections and how aggressively it may pursue corrupt officials after the vote.

Trump’s White House has been planning for a possible Democratic Congress by mapping executive actions on immigration, tariffs, housing and federal spending that could continue without lawmakers. The preparations also include legal strategies for court fights and for resisting likely Democratic investigations, hearings and subpoenas if Republicans lose control of Congress.