Democrats' Landslide Victory Ends Trump Era

Democrats have regained control of both chambers of Congress, crushing Republicans in several historic strongholds and signaling the end of Donald Trump's political dominance. A new political era is beginning. Democrats secured 54 Senate seats and 229 House seats, flipping six Senate races in states like Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina, which haven't elected Democratic senators in decades. Republican governorships also fell to progressives in Texas, Ohio, and Georgia. Trump, who claimed he would have won if he were on the ballot, conceded defeat and said he would work with Democrats while threatening to use his veto power. The massive backlash against his party's record opens the door for potential presidential contenders.