Democrats Win Senate, Taking Full Control of Congress Away From Republicans
The party’s victories in competitive states give Democrats the power to block Trump’s agenda, launch investigations and control the next Congress.
- Democrats captured control of both the House and Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections, surpassing the 218-seat House threshold and flipping multiple Republican-held Senate seats. This victory ends Republican congressional control beginning January 2027.
- Voters soundly rejected President Trump's party amid widespread frustration over high prices, government corruption, and the war with Iran. Economic pressures and affordability concerns drove the decisive rebuke across traditionally Republican strongholds.
- Historic milestones marked the election night: Georgia Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor, while New Mexico Governor-elect Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman to lead a state. Democrats also broke GOP gerrymanders in Texas and Georgia.
- Markets reacted as technology shares slid and the dollar weakened on Wednesday morning. Incoming House Oversight Committee Chair Robert Garcia signaled aggressive investigations into the administration's conduct, warning officials to prepare for scrutiny.
- With majorities in both chambers, Democrats will assume control of all congressional committees in January 2027, gaining subpoena power and oversight authority. This shift halts Trump's legislative agenda and enables investigations into the administration for the final two years of his term.
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Democrats win both Houses of US Congress in major setback to Donald Trump
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Midterm elections votes are in, and the democratic party now has control - Home - WCBI TV
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Florida PhoenixFollowing midterm landslide, Democrats pressed by supporters to deliver on promises
WASHINGTON — As the monumental midterm victories set in, Democrats began to talk strategy Wednesday on how to deliver what voters want: lower prices, attainable health care and an end to a stagnant and expensive conflict in the Middle East. Starting in January, the party will control both chambers of Congress, giving them the upper hand over much […]
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