US Democrats Celebrate Midterm Wins as Republicans Vow to Resist
The Democratic Party has won majorities in both the US House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, dealing a significant setback to President Donald Trump. Trump has congratulated the Democrats but does not view the result as a personal defeat. Trump told Fox News he accepts the results and praised the Democrats' work, while noting he was not on the ballot. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries celebrated breaking Republican gerrymandering, including wins in Florida districts. Democrats also secured historic Senate victories in Nebraska, South Carolina, and Kansas. Republican Senate leader John Thune vowed to work with Trump to block "democratic extremism." Trump posted a "Veto" cap on Truth Social, signaling his intention to use his veto power against Democratic legislation.