Democrats keep control of US Senate, crush Republican

Reuters :
Democrats held onto control of the US Senate, handing a major victory to President Joe Biden and extinguishing hopes of the “red wave” that Republicans had expected leading into the midterm elections.
Biden – who struggled with low approval ratings ahead of Tuesday’s elections, partly due to public frustration over inflation – said the late Saturday outcome made him look forward to the remainder of his term in office. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer described it as a “victory and vindication” for Democrats and their agenda.
He accused the Republican Party of stoking fear and division during the campaign. Republicans, however, remained close to seizing control of the House of Representatives as officials continued counting ballots.
It could take several days or more before the outcome of enough House races is known to determine which party will control the 435-seat chamber. Returns were still flowing in for several races, including many in liberal-leaning California. As of late on Saturday, Republicans had won 211 seats, with 218 needed for a majority, ahead of the Democrats with 205.