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NPR | By Michel Martin,

Steve Inskeep

Published November 4, 2026 at 3:52 AM CST

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Democrats flip control of the House and Senate, Trump blames others after GOP candidates lose key races, congressional Democrats plan to flex the muscle of the legislative branch with newfound control.

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Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.