WASHINGTON (Time) — U.S. President Donald Trump gives a new conference at the White House following the results of the midterm elections.

President Donald Trump has hailed a “big victory” in US mid-term elections after Democrats seized the House of Representatives but Republicans consolidated their grip on the Senate.

The Democratic majority in the lower chamber will be in a position to block Mr Trump’s legislative programme. However, control of the Senate ensures Mr Trump can still make key appointments.