Democrats win Congress, vow to check Trump

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, vowing to rein in President Donald Trump and setting up two years of potential gridlock in Washington. Democrats flipped at least 30 House seats and secured a Senate majority of at least 54 to 44, fueled by voter anger over the Iran war's impact on living costs. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said the chamber will no longer function as a "wholly-owned subsidiary" of the Trump administration. Trump, who faces a Democratic Congress for the first time since returning to office, acknowledged the war's role in the losses but defended his decisions. Republicans lost ground in 99% of counties tallied, with historic Democratic wins in Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina.