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Democrats Win Control of Congress in 2026 Midterms as Trump Says He'll Accept the Results
WASHINGTON — Democrats are set to take control of both chambers of Congress in January after sweeping gains in Tuesday's midterm elections. CBS News projected a Democratic House majority at about 10:15 p.m.
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