The Democrats have done better than expected, with the results of the US midterm elections not going down well in Donald Trump's camp.

Republicans had been expecting a red wave across Congress, but the Democrat performance has hampered their progress.

The Republicans scored an important victory with Ron DeSantis retaining his position as Florida Governor, but Trump-picked Mehmet Oz, better known as Dr Oz, lost his Pennsylvania Senate race.

US Correspondent Anna Burns-Francis told Kate Hawkesby Trump is reportedly considering delaying his big announcement planned for next week.

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The Democrats have done better than expected, with the results of the US midterm elections not going down well in Donald Trump's camp.
Republicans had been expecting a red wave across Congress, but the Democrat performance has hampered their progress.
The Republicans scored an important victory with Ron DeSantis retaining his position as Florida Governor, but Trump-picked Mehmet Oz, better known as Dr Oz, lost his Pennsylvania Senate race.
US Correspondent Anna Burns-Francis told Kate Hawkesby Trump is reportedly considering delaying his big announcement planned for next week.
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