Maria Imran 
Democrats sweep midterms and win in 2026 US elections, taking control of both houses of Congress in a result that delivers a major political blow to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The result ends Republican control of Congress and opens the way for a new round of political confrontation in Washington.
Democrats Sweep Midterms And Take Both Chambers
The latest returns show Democrats have won at least 228 of the 435 seats in the House of Representatives, well above the majority threshold of 218. In the Senate, they hold 54 seats to the Republicans’ 44, with two races still undecided.
The Shifting Political Terrain And Voter Worries
Democratic victories in traditional Republican strongholds such as Texas, South Carolina, Kansas, Iowa and Ohio point to a significant shift in the political landscape and a strong voter reaction to the administration’s economic and foreign policies.
Soaring inflation and fuel prices were a major concern, and the long-running US-Israeli war with Iran that has disrupted global energy supplies was a key campaign issue. Democrats will have the ability to scrutinise the administration, launch investigations, and block legislation and nominations. But the president remains in office with his veto power.
Importance Of The Result For Pakistan
Pakistan has long navigated both major parties in the U.S., and its balanced foreign policy fits a period of divided power in Washington. Recent outreach shows how active that diplomacy is, including Field Marshal Asim Munir’s call with Trump and Trump’s reaction to the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact.
Broader US decisions matter to Islamabad too, from the end of the US military presence in Iraq to the White House AI summit and the backlash over Trump’s remarks on California. The stories are connected to Pakistan’s economy through energy costs, and a shift in US policy on the Iran conflict could affect fuel prices and trade routes. Pakistan’s consistent call for dialogue and de-escalation is a sound approach, and steady engagement with both the White House and Congress can buttress trade, investment and technology cooperation.
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