Blue wave sweeps across US - NHKニュース

American voters have sent a blue wave sweeping across the United States. They have returned control of both houses of Congress to the Democrats, according to media projections. This is a major blow to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party.

ABC News projected that the Democrats secured at least 54 seats in the Senate. The Associated Press projected they won 237 seats in the House of Representatives.Trump will likely have a tougher time pursuing his agenda now that Republicans have lost control of both chambers.Trump told reporters on Wednesday: "I'll get along probably with the Democrats unless they want to be destructive, but I have the power of the veto." He earlier posted on social media an image of a red cap with a "VETO" sign.The Democrats scored upsets in some very tight contests. James Talarico declared victory in the Texas Senate race, where voters had not elected a Democratic senator in 38 years. But Talarico has made waves for emphasizing policies tackling inequality, and for his Christian values.ABC News projected that voters in Michigan will send Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to the Senate. El-Sayed is the son of parents who immigrated from Egypt and will become the first-ever Muslim senator. He is considered one of the party's more progressive candidates.The election results had an impact on Wall Street.The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 3 percent, to finish at 53,356.Traders were encouraged by Trump showing a willingness to work with Democrats, easing concerns that political turmoil will spread.