Democrats Take Control of Both Chambers of Congress, Setting up New Showdown with Trump and Say, 'Relief Is on the Way'

Trump Lost The Midterms, But The Fight Against War, ICE, And Austerity Continues

Whitehouse.gov Madeleine Freeman Left Voice Democrats swept both chambers of Congress, flipped Texas, and saw DSA send a record five new members to the House. The midterms marked the beginning of a post-Trump moment, but the Democrats have no answer to the crisis that brought them here. Just halfway through election night on Tuesday, Trump took to Truth Social to acknowledge the abysmal performance of the GOP in the midterm elections: “I wasn’t …

A Democratic Landslide Could Reshape U.S. Banking Regulation

Democratic victories in the November 2026 midterm elections gave the party control of both chambers, establishing a divided government with President Donald Trump.

Democrats Regained the Lead in Congress: Why the Political Shift Matters

Democrats have regained control of both chambers of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections, creating new obstacles for President Donald Trump through investigations, negotiations and increased oversight.

Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress, setting up new showdown with Trump and say, 'Relief is on the way'

The Democratic Party has secured control of both chambers of Congress following a series of unexpected victories in the 2026 midterm elections, setting the stage for a new period of political conflict with =Donald Trump. The results give the party control of the House of Representatives and Senate for the first time since 2023, ending Republicans’ unified control of Washington. The victories came after a campaign shaped by concerns over the risi…

Democrats win control of Congress

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