Photos: US Democrats celebrate winning control of Congress

What the report says

Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in the midterm elections, according to Al Jazeera’s report, marking a broad setback for President Donald Trump and a major shift in Washington power. The article says the party picked up seats that had been long held by Republicans, turning the election into what it described as a nationwide rebuke of Trump’s leadership.

The result gives Democrats the ability to slow or block parts of Trump’s agenda over the final two years of his term, while also opening the door to investigations and greater resistance to his judicial and senior appointments. Al Jazeera reported that the Democratic gains also included a series of historic milestones, with victories that would make the first Black female governor, first openly gay male senator, first Muslim senator and first female Native American governor.

The report links the Democratic surge to voter anger over cost-of-living pressures, tariffs and Trump’s confrontation with Iran, which it said has added to fuel-price concerns. The gallery accompanying the story shows election-night celebrations in several states, including Texas, Louisiana, Maine, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, Georgia and Kansas, underscoring the party’s nationwide gains and the significance of the night for Democratic supporters.