Democrats have decisively won the U.S. midterm elections, gaining control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate and ending the Republican majority in Washington. The victory, confirmed by major U.S. news networks on Wednesday, November 4, comes amid growing voter dissatisfaction with Donald Trump's policies, particularly the war with Iran.
To retake the House majority, Democrats needed a net gain of at least three seats, a goal they achieved by flipping several key districts. This marks the first time in Trump's second term that he will face a Congress controlled by the opposition party.
The new majority will take power on January 3, 2027, when the new Congress is sworn in. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is expected to be elected as the first Black Speaker of the House in U.S. history.
This shift in the balance of power allows Democrats to chair important committees and launch oad investigations into the Trump administration's conduct, his family's business dealings, and controversial issues like presidential pardons. These committees have the power to subpoena officials and demand documents.
On the legislative front, Democrats have listed ending the U.S. war with Iran, extending healthcare subsidies, and reclaiming Congress's trade authority as top priorities. However, they will still face the obstacle of President Trump's veto power to turn their proposals into law.
In an interview with Fox News, Donald Trump acknowledged that the war with Iran played a role in the Republican defeat, though he defended his decision to start it. Expressing surprise at the extent of his party's losses, he said he is prepared to cooperate with the new majority in some areas but warned he would veto any "unacceptable" legislation. Independent Senator Bernie Sanders commented that Democrats can now hold Trump accountable.
Source: NBC News, CBS News, Fox News
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