Democrats Sweep House and Senate, Setting Up Divided Government

Democrats have won control of both the House and Senate in a sweeping electoral victory, setting up a divided government that will challenge President Donald Trump in his final two years in office. The party has pledged to address high living costs and launch investigations into the administration. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House, while Senate Democrats hold at least 54 seats. Democrats promise a 100-day agenda focused on lowering gas and grocery prices, reversing healthcare cuts, and pursuing oversight, with impeachment and subpoenas mentioned as potential tools. Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek re-election as House Republican leader following the loss. Republicans face internal reckoning and a lame-duck session, while the new Congress will feature historic firsts, including the first Native American female senator and first Muslim senator.