Early results give Democrats control of Congress in US midterms
Democrats have taken majorities in both the Senate and the House from Republicans in the US midterm elections held on 3 November, according to preliminary results reported by RT Arabic. President Donald Trump said he could work with a Democratic majority on far more issues than people realize, Sky News Arabia reported. Ahead of the vote, BBC Arabic had noted an intensifying contest between the two parties for control of both chambers.
Why it matters
A change in congressional control typically limits a president's ability to pass legislation and gives the opposition broader oversight powers. That could affect foreign policy, aid and sanctions files that matter to the Arab region.
Background
US midterm elections are held midway through a presidential term. They determine the balance of power between the Democratic and Republican parties in both chambers of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives. The results typically shape a president's ability to pass policies and legislation.
How outlets covered it
The three outlets approached the story from different angles. BBC Arabic published on election day and covered only the intensifying competition between the two parties, with no results. RT Arabic reported that Democrats won majorities in both chambers, citing preliminary results. Sky News Arabia focused on Trump's statement that he can work with a Democratic majority in the next Congress, without specifying the chambers. None of them gave seat counts.
How outlets headlined it
- BBC عربيماذا نعرف عن انتخابات التجديد النصفي الأمريكية؟
- سكاي نيوز عربيةترامب: أستطيع العمل مع الأغلبية الديمقراطية في الكونغرس
- روسيا اليوم (RT Arabic)الديمقراطيون يفوزون بأغلبية الكونغرس
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