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"Blue Tsunami" As Democrats Take Congress

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It could leave Donald Trump unable to pass legislation in the final two years of his Presidency

A so-called 'blue tsunami' has hit American politics - as the Democrats have swept to power in both chambers of the US Congress.

It could leave Donald Trump unable to pass legislation in the final two years of his Presidency.

He says Republicans suffered losses because he wasn't on the ballot.

The Democratic party sealed historic wins in the Senate race, flipping seats in South Carolina, Texas and Ohio.

The first results were announced late yesterday evening (3 November).

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives were up for grabs, along with 35 seats in the Senate, in an election widely seen as major test of Trump's presidency.

There are fears the results could drive up fuel prices this winter.

The International Energy Agency has warned Europe could face a gas shortage over the coming months if Donald Trump fails to strike a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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