Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump
The Manila Times · 11/5/2026, 12:18:00 AM Philippine time
Excerpt from The Manila Times. Read the original report below for the complete story.WASHINGTON D.C. — Democrats seized control of the United States Congress on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning, nationwide rejection of Donald Trump set to put the brakes on the final two years of his presidency.The Democratic landslide will give the opposition power to block legislation, launch broad investigations into Trump’s administration, and thwart his judicial and senior government appointments.The results reflected deep anger over living costs, tariffs and Trump’s war against Iran, which has sent fuel prices soaring and compounded dissatisfaction with an already deeply unpopular president.“I’m just so happy. I’m so eager,” 22-year-old paralegal Michael Diaz said in Georgia, celebrating a big win by rising Democratic star Jon Ossoff in the Senate.Trump struck a conciliatory note despite his history of questioning elections, telling The New York Times he was “absolutely willing” to accept the results.“I think the Democrats did a good job, I really do,” the 80-year-old told Fox News,…