Democrats win Congress in key midterm moments
Democrats have won control of both the US Senate and House of Representatives, taking over Congress for the remainder of Donald Trump's presidency. The party secured historic victories and celebrated key flips across multiple states. Democrats tallied wins in states Trump comfortably carried in 2024, including Texas, Kansas, Ohio, and South Carolina. Hakeem Jeffries, the top House Democrat, is poised to become speaker, declaring "Today begins the great American comeback." Trump conceded the opposition did a "good job" and said he would work with them. Historic firsts included Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming Georgia's first black female governor and Chris Pappas becoming the first openly gay man elected to the Senate. Senator Jon Ossoff won re-election in Georgia, fueling speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid.