Politics
Democrats control Congress and may change Trump's approach to foreign policy.
Democrats are projected to win about 255 House seats and flip the Senate.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished00:25 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished00:25 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Democrats look poised to win House control in midterm elections after two turbulent years of Trump”
“Victory for the party comes despite unusual and aggressive efforts by Republicans to redraw congressional districts”
Democrats poised to win control of the House in the midterm elections
Key points
- Democrats are set to take control of the US House after two turbulent years under Trump.
- Current tally: Republicans 218 seats, Democrats 214, with vacancies affecting control.
- Cook Political Report predicts Democrats gain between 15 and 25 seats; UVA Center for Politics shows 239 in Democrats' favor.
- A Democratic majority would enable committee control and subpoenas; Jeffries expected as speaker.
- Redistricting by Republicans and court decisions amid unfavorable environment may still yield Democratic gains.
Other reports
- SourceNBC NewsUnited StatesOwner: NBCUniversalLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NBC NewsSourceNBC NewsUnited StatesOwner: NBCUniversalLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NBC News
“Democrats win control of the House of Representatives, with a vow to combat Trump”
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
- SourceThe Washington TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington TimesSourceThe Washington TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Times
“Democrats projected to win control of House amid anti-Trump backlash against GOP”
- SourceNDTVIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NDTVSourceNDTVIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NDTV
“Democrats Projected To Win US House In Growing Midterms Wave Against Trump”
- SourceThe Korea TimesSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Korea TimesSourceThe Korea TimesSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Korea Times
“Democrats capture US Congress in sweeping setback for Trump”
- SourceReutersUnited KingdomOwner: Thomson ReutersLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at ReutersSourceReutersUnited KingdomOwner: Thomson ReutersLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters
“Democrats seize Congress in sweeping midterm repudiation of Trump”
- Sourceasia.nikkei.comLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at asia.nikkei.comSourceasia.nikkei.comLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at asia.nikkei.com
“Democrats win control of Congress in sharp rebuke to Trump”
- SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BloombergSourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg
“Midterm Elections 2026: Trump Must Now Contend With Democrats in Control”
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
- SourceMintIndiaOwner: HT MediaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at MintSourceMintIndiaOwner: HT MediaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint
- SourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesOwner: News CorpLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street JournalSourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesOwner: News CorpLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street Journal
“Democrats Take Congress as Trump Says Iran War Is Partly to Blame for GOP Losses”
- SourceThe ConversationAustraliaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The ConversationSourceThe ConversationAustraliaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Conversation
- SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPRSourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR
“Democrats will control Congress. Will it change Trump's approach to foreign policy?”
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Democrats are projected to win about 255 House seats and flip the Senate.