Republicans urge Trump to reset after midterm losses

President Donald Trump faced pressure from Republicans on Wednesday to change course after a midterm election rout handed Democrats control of Congress and voters rejected his handpicked candidates in key races. Republican allies and strategists called for Trump to shake up his White House personnel, restore discipline and scrap policies they blamed for the losses, including the Iran war and tariffs, as his presidency enters its final years. Veteran Republican strategist John Feehery called the results a "huge disaster" for Trump, saying "He needs to clean house." Trump showed little indication he viewed the outcome as a reason to change direction, telling Fox News "I don't view it as a hit on me." Democrats will now have power to block legislation, investigate his administration and challenge nominees, potentially pushing Trump toward greater reliance on unilateral action. Vice President JD Vance appeared to distance himself from the president, blaming the Iran war for the losses.