Democrats win both chambers in historic 2026 midterm blow to Trump

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, dealing a historic defeat to the Republican Party and President Donald Trump, who now faces a hostile legislature capable of blocking his agenda. The party secured Senate victories in Texas for the first time since 1988 and broke a 94-year Republican streak in Kansas. Democrats now hold the power to halt legislation, block appointments, and launch extensive investigations into the Trump administration. Incoming House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries has urged restraint, saying Americans want results on living costs rather than revenge. However, some Democrats demand aggressive oversight, while an impeachment attempt faces long odds given the Senate's two-thirds requirement for conviction.