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Democrats won majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections, ending Republican control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. The new congressional majorities are set to take office in January.
Democrats secured at least 54 Senate seats after flipping Republican-held seats, including in Texas, Kansas and South Carolina. Senate contests in Alaska and Mississippi remained uncalled. In the House, Democrats were projected to win more than 250 seats after gaining Republican-held districts.
Democratic leaders said they intend to focus initially on affordability measures, including restoring health insurance subsidies, reversing Medicaid cuts and seeking changes to tariffs. They also said they would consider legislation related to the war in Iran and begin planning oversight of the administration and other targets. Incoming House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said lawmakers would weigh investigative priorities while emphasizing economic issues.
Republican officials and allies offered differing explanations for the losses. Vice President JD Vance and Trump cited the war in Iran and energy prices, while other Republican figures pointed to voters’ concerns about living costs. Trump said he would work with lawmakers on some issues but retains veto authority over legislation.
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