Democrats Win Control of Congress in 2026 Midterms

Democrats just secured total control of Congress in the midterm elections, dealing a massive blow to Donald Trump and Republicans who expected to easily hold their majorities. One report notes Democrats won both the House and the Senate, though another source specifies the Senate was clinched after Democrat Josh Turek defeated Republican Ashley Hinson in Iowa. Voters also flipped the Iowa governor's office as Democrat Rob Sand defeated Zach Lahn, ending Republican control held since twenty eleven. Trump plans to use his presidential veto to block Democratic legislation, vowing to become Mr. Veto while admitting deals could come later. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that a Democratic Congress would aggressively target the president's family, cabinet, and donors with investigations.