Americans split as Democrats take control of House and Senate
Why it matters: unified Democratic control could reshape the rest of Donald Trump's presidency and the policy agenda in Washington.
Voters across the United States voiced sharply different reactions after Democrats took control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, a major political shift in Washington. In interviews gathered by the BBC, some described the result with “absolute happiness,” while others expressed disappointment and concern about what comes next. The responses underscored how divided the country remains even as control of Congress changes hands. The result gives Democrats command of both chambers and could alter the balance of power for the remainder of Donald Trump's presidency, affecting legislation, oversight and the broader political fight ahead.