Democrats Win Senate, Taking Full Control of Congress Away From Republicans
Democrats flipped seven Senate seats and projected a House majority, giving them full control of Congress and a check on Donald Trump’s agenda.
- Following Tuesday's midterm elections, Democrats secured control of both the U.S. Senate and House, flipping multiple Republican-held seats and ending GOP majorities in Congress.
- Widespread voter frustration over high prices and the war with Iran drove the results, as voters delivered a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump's party amid persistent inflation.
- Historic firsts marked the election cycle: Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa became the state's first Latina governor, while New Mexico Governor-elect Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman elected governor.
- Democrats will control House committees in January 2027, allowing them to issue subpoenas and investigate the Trump administration, according to NBC News. Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel as markets priced in potential de-escalation on Iran.
- The Democratic majorities position the party to challenge Trump's agenda over his final two years, though Trump retains veto power, setting the stage for institutional gridlock and potential conflict.
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Midterm elections votes are in, and the democratic party now has control - Home - WCBI TV
STARKVILLE, Miss. – The votes have been cast, and political ads have run their course on our TVs. Just a few hours after ballots closed, results came in and pointed to the democratic party taking control of the house of representatives and the senate. This highlighted a night of many things some found surprising. MSU Department of Political Science &...
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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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