US midterm elections: Voters reject Trump as Democrats win back control of Congress - 04/11/2026
The US midterm elections have delivered a major setback for President Donald Trump, with Democrats winning control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives following a series of surprise victories in traditionally Republican states.
Democrats made significant gains in Texas, Kansas, Ohio and South Carolina, with voters expressing frustration over the cost of living, the war with Iran and the direction of the Trump administration.
The results could have major implications for President Trump's remaining two years in office.
Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway…
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