What consequences for Israel as Democrats win the US midterm elections?
US President Donald Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats Tuesday after their stunning US midterm elections victory and admitted the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party.
Key points
- In control of Congress, Democrats are preparing to pursue legislation to address affordability, while also trying to rein-in President Donald Trump.
- Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 open higher after Democrats take control and Trump accepts results.
- What are the potential consequences for Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu, as Trump announced on Tuesday that the US will halt $3.8 billion in aid to the country?
From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win as foreign powers weigh how a flipped Congress will affect international relations.
Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Tuesday, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning upset.
Additional details
- But the 80-year-old refused to take any personal responsibility for the result.
- FRANCE 24's correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky has more.
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