Democrats win both chambers in midterm rebuke of Trump
Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, stripping President Donald Trump and Republicans of their legislative power in a sweeping "blue tsunami" rejection of his presidency. The party gained over 20 House seats and won key Senate races in Texas, South Carolina, Kansas, Ohio, and Iowa, with the Associated Press calling the Senate for Democrats late Tuesday. Control enables investigations into the Trump administration and the Iran war, with Hakeem Jeffries set to become the first Black House Speaker. Trump said he would accept the results and work with Democrats, but also posted a "VETO" image on social media. Republicans also lost governorships in Texas and Ohio, while several Senate races remained too close to call.