Democrats' sweep leaves Trump weakened and facing investigations

Democrats swept both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, stripping President Donald Trump of Republican control and prompting him to call for a "nuclear option" to push his agenda during the lame-duck session. Democrats gained roughly 40 House seats and at least seven Senate seats, flipping races in traditionally Republican states like Texas, South Carolina, and Iowa. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged bipartisan cooperation on issues including the war, tariffs, and stock trading bans, while incoming House Oversight Chair Robert Garcia announced investigations into Trump's finances and administration officials. Trump retains executive power but faces potential impeachment proceedings and aggressive oversight. The defeat has opened the 2028 Republican presidential race, with strategists debating whether the loss signals a broader rejection of Trump's MAGA movement or simply reflects midterm dynamics.