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First Thing: Democrats sweep into control of Congress after historic midterm victories
Both the House and Senate will be under Democratic control for the rest of Donald Trump’s term in office. Plus, the French Homer and Marge who found true love in real life Good morning.
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Democrats have secured control of both the House and Senate for the remainder of Donald Trump’s term after a historic “blue wave” in the midterm elections. The party flipped key Republican seats nationwide and also won a series of gubernatorial races, overcoming districts that Republicans had attempted to redraw. So far, Democrats have clinched 54 Senate seats and 225 House seats, giving them a majority in each chamber. This shift positions Democrats to shape legislation for the next two years.
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