Democrats plan agenda and leadership battles after midterm wins
Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, securing major victories in battleground states and setting the stage for clashes with the Trump administration. Democratic lawmakers are planning investigations and impeachment efforts against officials like Attorney General Todd Blanche and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while President Trump has asked the Justice Department to probe these threats. Leadership changes include Stephen Miller replacing Susie Wiles as chief of staff. Republicans blamed cost of living and the Iran war for their losses, though they held Florida. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is expected to run for minority leader, while some new Democratic senators oppose Chuck Schumer's bid for majority leader.