Democrats Retake House and Senate in 2026 Midterms; Hegseth Faces Impeachment Pressure
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Democrats retook majority control of both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, winning 253 to 155 in the House of Representatives and 54 to 44 in the Senate, according to CNN's latest vote count. Vice President Vance said the Republican losses resulted from the Iran war. Defense Secretary Hegseth is facing impeachment pressure, but President Trump said he still plans to keep Hegseth in his position. The divided outcome creates uncertainty over the direction of US policy toward Iran, potential military options, and the prospects for negotiations.
Written with AI from the reporting · updated 11/5/2026
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美国2026年中期选举：民主党重夺参众两院多数
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In the 2026 US midterm elections, Democrats won a blue wave and regained majorities in both the House and Senate, with 253 to 155 House seats and 54 to 44 Senate seats. Vice President Vance blamed the Iran war for Republican losses, while Defense Secretary Hegseth faces impeachment pressure and Trump says he intends to keep him. The future of US Iran policy, military options, and negotiations remains uncertain.
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