9 outlets · filed 4 November 2026
Photos: US Democrats celebrate winning control of Congress
Democrats flipped seats that had long been held by Republicans in a wave of historic leadership firsts.
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Both outlets center Trump saying he will accept or is willing to accept the election results, and both note his claim that Republican losses were tied to him not being on the ballot. The New York Times also says he told two Times reporters he was willing to work with Democrats, while Axios adds that he reacted to the results on Tuesday night after posting angrily on social media.
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