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Democrats win full control of Congress, ushering in a new era of divided government

The twin victories in the House and Senate return the Democratic Party to full control of Congress and deepen the level of expected friction between President Trump and congressional Democrats.

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Barbara Sprunt is a correspondent on NPR's Washington Desk covering Congress.
Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.