November 4: Here's today's news

Democrats take control of Congress. President Donald Trump accepts the result, but gives mixed signals about whether or not he will cooperate with opponents.

- The Democrats will present completely insane proposals, and I will veto them, he says to Fox News.

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Republicans accuse Trump of election failure

The midterm elections are described as a "bloodbath" by Republicans anonymously. But few party leaders point to the elephant in the room: Donald Trump and his policies.

Vice President JD Vance says the election defeat is due to the war in Iran, and he is supported by Trump.

- It was worth it, says the president.

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After the increase – that's how much more expensive your mortgage will be

The Riksbank's announcement about raising the key interest rate to 2 percent worries many mortgage borrowers. It can mean hundreds of Swedish kroner per month in higher costs.

But how much are you affected? Check your loans with DN's calculator.

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Municipal manager recorded porn - fired

Jokkmokk's municipal manager Lars Eriksson may leave his position with immediate effect after SVT Norrbotten revealed that he recorded several pornographic films.

"I decline to comment on the matter more than I have done," writes Lars Eriksson in an email to DN.

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Suzanne Reuter: "It's actually a favor to get old"

Suzanne Reuter has a long career behind her, as Sweden's television matriarch and comedy queen. This fall, she is currently in the musical "Smile of the Summer Night". How does she do? Comedian Kirsty Armstrong goes to Ekerö to use her as a living self-help book.

Read more here.

Five news from November 4:

Democrats gain a majority in Congress

Republicans accuse Trump of election failure

After the increase – that's how much more expensive your mortgage will be

Municipal manager may quit after porn film disclosure