Democrats Win Control of House and Senate in Midterms

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, ending unified Republican control in Washington and setting up a change in the balance of power for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. The incoming Congress will be controlled by Democrats in the House and Senate, according to an election breakdown in the reports. The accounts describe Democratic gains in states and districts that had favored Republicans, including Texas, South Carolina and Kansas. They do not provide certified final seat totals, leaving the size of the party’s majorities unsettled in the reporting. The results leave Trump facing an opposition-controlled Congress. He has signaled that he would veto measures he considers extreme while also offering to work with lawmakers on some issues, according to the reporting. Any legislation that passes both chambers could therefore face negotiations with the White House or a veto; the sources do not establish which proposals will advance. Democratic lawmakers have promised oversight of the administration, while the scope of any investigations and their findings remain to be determined. The reports describe possible inquiries...