Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:41am on 04 Nov 2026,Wednesday International
Democrats have taken control of both chambers of the US Congress after major gains in the 2026 midterm elections, increasing pressure on President Donald Trump. The party won 5 Senate seats and gained more than 6 House districts. The result could affect India-US relations, particularly trade, immigration and defence cooperation. A Democratic majority may lead to greater scrutiny of Trump's tariff policies and proposed restrictions on H-1B visas, which affect Indian professionals. However, Trump retains executive powers over foreign policy and can veto legislation. The outcome could also increase congressional oversight of his administration's decisions. (PC: NDTV)
