Democrats make historic gains in US midterms, dealing major blow to Trump

The Democratic Party has made historic gains in the US midterm elections, a major political setback for President Donald Trump, Al Jazeera reports. Midterms are held halfway through a presidential term and decide the makeup of Congress, so they are often seen as a verdict on the party in power.

According to the source, the result means Trump has lost influence over Congress. The report is brief and gives no exact figures on seats won, no breakdown by chamber, and no detailed results.

Congress is the legislative branch of the US government, and its composition affects a president's ability to carry out his agenda. More details on the outcome and its consequences should become clear as fuller results are reported.