US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that high fuel prices hurt Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections, saying voters did not like paying more for gasoline. The remarks come as Democrats secure control of both chambers of Congress, reaching 53 seats in the Senate and 226 in the House, according to the latest figures in this broadcast. NDTV's Vishal examines the scale of the Democratic gains, including victories in traditionally Republican areas, and the legislative challenges Trump could face.