Democrats Take Congress, Pledge Trump Investigations

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, setting up an incoming House majority that has pledged investigations into President Donald Trump and his administration. Two Senate races, in Mississippi and Alaska, remained undecided in reports published November 5. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats would make accountability and affordability priorities. In a letter announcing his candidacy for speaker, he said the party would investigate the administration. The reports do not identify specific investigations or their scope. The shift gives Democrats control of the House and Senate, although the final Senate outcome was not settled while the two races remained uncalled. Republicans faced the prospect of a divided Congress during the remaining two years of Trump’s term. Vice President JD Vance attributed Republican losses to the war with Iran, citing its economic effects. Trump acknowledged the conflict contributed to the results by driving up gasoline prices, but said he would make the same decision again, arguing Iran must not acquire a nuclear weapon. Trump said he would seek to get along with Democrats but...