Democrats sweep Congress in historic 2026 midterm rebuke of Trump

Democrats swept both chambers of Congress in the 2026 US midterm elections, flipping the Senate and House in a historic repudiation of President Donald Trump's second term. The result marks a seismic shift in American political power. The party secured its 51st Senate seat, clinching control, and won key races including Texas, where James Talarico became the first Democrat elected to the Senate from the state in 38 years. Other flips occurred in Kansas and Iowa, with Republican losses driven by massive swings in previously safe districts. Trump broke his silence on social media, blaming Fox News for the losses, though he earlier said he would accept the results and work with Democrats. The Michigan Senate race remained too close to call, while the outcome highlighted the limits of record campaign spending by Republican donors.