Democrats win House and Senate in 2026 midterms
Democrats have regained control of both the US House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, according to projections, giving the party veto power over President Donald Trump's agenda and the authority to investigate his administration. The Democratic majority will block Trump's judicial and administrative nominees and halt additional funding for the Iran war and immigration crackdown. Key upsets include James Talarico winning a Texas Senate seat for the first time since 1994, and Josh Turek flipping Iowa, with Republican losses attributed to Trump's absence from the ballot. Trump said he will accept the results and work with Democrats, while also posting a "Veto" hat on social media. The election saw record turnout, with Democrats projected to win the national House popular vote by 12 points, the largest margin since 1982.