Democrats win House and Senate in 2026 midterms, dealing blow to Trump

Democrats have won control of both the House and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a major blow to President Donald Trump. The results will significantly limit his power over policymaking in his final two years in office. Democrats flipped numerous seats in former Republican strongholds, including Texas, Kansas, South Carolina, Ohio, Maine, and Iowa, to secure the Senate. They also regained the House, which they last held in 2023, with key victories in Kentucky, New Jersey, Indiana, and North Carolina. Senator Jon Ossoff held his Georgia seat, and Democrats achieved historic wins in several states. The election was seen as a referendum on Trump’s second presidency, with Democrats citing the cost of living crisis and economic fallout from the Iran war. Trump acknowledged the Democrats' performance but vowed to use his veto power to block legislation he deems extreme. Full results are pending, with potential legal challenges possibly delaying final counts.