What the US midterms results mean: five key takeaways from election night

Democrats regain control of the House but Republicans tighten grip on Senate on the back of Trump support

Nancy Pelosi
Democrat Nancy Pelosi celebrates her party taking back control of the House of Representatives
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The Republicans have gained three Senate seats but lost control of the US House of Representatives to the Democrats for the first time in eight years, in midterm elections that have left an indelible mark on the nation.

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