Democrats lead US House midterm elections with 211 seats to Republicans' 124

Preliminary results from the US midterm elections show the Democratic Party leading with 220 seats in the House of Representatives, compared to 126 for the Republicans, as vote counting continues, according to Al Arabiya.

The Democratic surge highlights deep voter frustration with President Trump's handling of the economy and his decision to launch a war against Iran in February, which led to a sharp rise in gasoline prices. In poll after poll, voters expressed concerns about the cost of living and anger over how Trump addressed the issue.

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged in a statement that Republicans had lost their majority in the chamber, saying, "The American people have made the same decision they have in every midterm election over the past century, except for two."

Leading Democrats in the House pledged on Wednesday to use their expected majority to fight corruption, in elections where accusations of President Donald Trump’s illicit enrichment emerged as a key issue for voters.

Earlier in the day, House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is expected to become Speaker in the new Congress, told supporters, "We will hold accountable those who have dragged this country to unprecedented levels of corruption."

He added, "When officials in high positions are busy enriching themselves, their families, friends, or donors, they are not interested in improving the lives of the American people."