Balance of power latest: Democrats win control of Congress in 2026 midterm elections
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Mississippi US Senate seat flips as Scott Colom tops incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction.
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction.
California Prop. 40 fails: Voters reject one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires
California voters rejected Proposition 40, which would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on residents worth more than $1 billion.
California voters rejected Proposition 40, which would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on residents worth more than $1 billion.
Florida GOP lawmaker compares Vance's midterm remarks to Nazi-era Germany: 'He's got to go'
A Republican congress member from Florida described Vice President JD Vance’s description of why the GOP lost so many seats in the midterm elections as "the biggest bunch of gibberish" he has ever read and "smacked of the kind of thing you would read in 1932 Germany."
A Republican congress member from Florida described Vice President JD Vance’s description of why the GOP lost so many seats in the midterm elections as "the biggest bunch of gibberish" he has ever read and "smacked of the kind of thing you would read in 1932 Germany."
House GOP erupts at Stephen Miller after his promotion: 'Megalomaniac'
Several Republican lawmakers are fuming over President Donald Trump’s elevation of Stephen Miller to be his chief of staff.
Several Republican lawmakers are fuming over President Donald Trump’s elevation of Stephen Miller to be his chief of staff.
Democrat who dropped out of race over health wins anyway; GOP opponent says, ‘We deserve to know more’
A Democratic candidate who suspended his campaign for a western Iowa legislative district in September because of health reasons still won his race as part of the sweeping success story against Republicans, leading to new questions from his rival.
A Democratic candidate who suspended his campaign for a western Iowa legislative district in September because of health reasons still won his race as part of the sweeping success story against Republicans, leading to new questions from his rival.
'Smoke jumper' Sam Forstag flips House seat in Montana: What's a smoke jumper?
Sam Forstag is a highly specialized wildland firefighter known as a “smoke jumper." He's also the first Democrat elected to the House in Montana in more than 30 years.
Sam Forstag is a highly specialized wildland firefighter known as a “smoke jumper." He's also the first Democrat elected to the House in Montana in more than 30 years.
Karen Bass concedes as Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race
Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.
Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.
Alaska Senate race still undecided — Final results could take weeks
Alaskans continue to wait for additional results from several key races on the general election ballot, including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest and the race to fill an open governor’s seat.
Alaskans continue to wait for additional results from several key races on the general election ballot, including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest and the race to fill an open governor’s seat.
White House shake-up feared, official claims, as Republicans call on Trump to change course
A senior White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity says staffers there are bracing for a shake-up in the wake of Republican losses in the midterm election.
A senior White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity says staffers there are bracing for a shake-up in the wake of Republican losses in the midterm election.
What does it actually mean to flip Congress?
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
GOP congressional redistricting backfires in many House districts
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
Progressives fume at Hakeem Jeffries for saying Democrats won't 'get even' with Trump
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., drew progressive criticism Wednesday after saying Democrats should focus on lowering costs following their midterm victories instead of getting "even" with the Trump administration.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., drew progressive criticism Wednesday after saying Democrats should focus on lowering costs following their midterm victories instead of getting "even" with the Trump administration.
2028 presidential contenders: Who will Democrats, Republicans pick after midterm election results?
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
Democrats secure Pennsylvania trifecta with full control of state government
Democrats gained a trifecta in Pennsylvania, retaining the governor's office and taking full control of both statehouse chambers in the midterm elections.
Democrats gained a trifecta in Pennsylvania, retaining the governor's office and taking full control of both statehouse chambers in the midterm elections.
Vice President Vance names Iran war as the ‘real reason’ GOP lost midterms
Vice President JD Vance took to social media to give his thoughts on Tuesday's midterm election results, pointing a finger at the Iran war as the primary reason why Republicans' took heavy losses in the House and Senate.
Vice President JD Vance took to social media to give his thoughts on Tuesday's midterm election results, pointing a finger at the Iran war as the primary reason why Republicans' took heavy losses in the House and Senate.
How Democrats pulled off massive election night victory, what's next for Republicans
Political Analyst Bruce Gordon breaks down the massive election night win for Democrats, capturing both the House and Senate majority, and how the Trump administration will navigate the next two years without a super majority.
Political Analyst Bruce Gordon breaks down the massive election night win for Democrats, capturing both the House and Senate majority, and how the Trump administration will navigate the next two years without a super majority.
Democrats take Congress: What it means for Philly, NYC and DC region
Democrats are projected to take control of both chambers of Congress after Tuesday's midterm elections, according to Fox News, putting two New Yorkers in line to lead Capitol Hill and reshaping the region's congressional map.
Democrats are projected to take control of both chambers of Congress after Tuesday's midterm elections, according to Fox News, putting two New Yorkers in line to lead Capitol Hill and reshaping the region's congressional map.
Hakeem Jeffries set to make history as first Black house speaker
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
Midterms mark historic firsts across several states and the nation
Tuesday’s midterm elections delivered sweeping victories for Democrats across the country, but the results also marked a series of historic firsts as candidates from underrepresented communities won some of the nation’s highest offices.
Tuesday’s midterm elections delivered sweeping victories for Democrats across the country, but the results also marked a series of historic firsts as candidates from underrepresented communities won some of the nation’s highest offices.