US Midterms: Democrats Win Congress; Trump Replaces Chief of Staff

In the U.S. midterm elections, Republicans suffered a major defeat, with Democrats securing majorities in both houses of Congress. The Senate currently stands at 54 Democrats and 44 Republicans, with votes still being counted in Alaska and Mississippi. Democratic candidates hold narrow leads in the remaining states. In Alaska, Democrat Peltola leads by 637 votes, and in Mississippi, Democrat Colom leads by 2,574 votes. Republicans also lost gubernatorial races in Texas, Ohio, Iowa, Nevada, and Georgia. Following the defeat, President Trump announced he is replacing Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller. Defense Secretary Hegseth faces growing calls for removal, with some House members planning to introduce an impeachment resolution.