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Democrats win full control of Congress, ushering in a new era of divided government

NPR | By Barbara Sprunt,
Michel Martin
Published November 4, 2026 at 4:58 AM MST

The twin victories in the House and Senate return the Democratic Party to full control of Congress and deepen the level of expected friction between President Trump and congressional Democrats.

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Barbara Sprunt
Barbara Sprunt is a correspondent on NPR's Washington Desk covering Congress.
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Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.
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