Politics

Democrats win the House and Senate. Here’s what it means for your finances.

This is the first time in 20 years that a Republican president has lost both houses of US Congress.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 2 sources•1 min read•Updated November 4, 2026, 10:39 AM UTC

midterm elections are now clear and look likely to have effects on Americans’ investments and their wallets.

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