On the Hill

Incoming House members from both parties identified affordability as a top priority following a midterm election that gave Democrats control of both chambers.

Historian Jon Meacham analyzed midterm results where Democrats flipped over 40 House seats, describing the outcome as a moment where democracy prevailed.

Democrats slated to lead key committees announced plans to investigate Elon Musk, Stephen Miller, and corporate entities starting in January.

Rep. French Hill (R-AR) said he will wait for debate before deciding whether to support the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following GOP midterm losses.

Rep. French Hill discussed election outcomes, the appointment of Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff, and the potential impeachment of Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Sen. Bernie Sanders expressed a willingness to work with President Trump on wages and healthcare following Democratic midterm gains and the appointment of Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) outlined an incoming Democratic Senate agenda focused on housing costs, corporate investigations, and ending the war with Iran.

Rep.-elect Nancy Lacore (D-SC) outlined plans to address the cost of living and military leadership after flipping a seat held by Republicans for 43 of the last 45 years.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries face pressure from progressive groups following midterm election victories.

Proposed revisions to the National Historic Preservation Act would narrow damage definitions and make tribal consultation for federal projects optional.

Democratic candidates Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico won races for Texas governor and U.S. Senate, respectively, following campaigns focused on economic populism.

The Free Press corrected a claim that Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed gave his victory speech in Arabic, noting that 99.73 percent of his words were in English.

President Trump said he will use his veto power following midterm election results that gave the Democratic Party control of both the House and Senate.

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's response to impeachment threats, citing a lack of transparency regarding the war in Iran.

Vice President JD Vance attributed Republican midterm losses to the war in Iran, prompting commentary from 'Daily Show' host Jordan Klepper regarding the timing of the shift.

Congressional Democratic leaders said they will focus on affordability and healthcare costs after winning majorities in the 2026 midterm elections.

Democrats secured control of the Senate and flipped dozens of House seats in the 2026 midterms, though several Western and Southern races remain uncalled.

Following midterm election wins, Democratic leaders plan to use subpoena power to investigate fatal shootings involving ICE and Border Patrol agents.

The Trump administration has shifted U.S. global health aid to a transactional model involving 36 bilateral agreements worth $16 billion.

Political scientists report that the midterm election results and the acceptance of the outcome by leadership indicate stability in the American democratic system.

Republican mid-decade redistricting efforts in seven states resulted in three wins out of 15 targeted seats as Democrats gained House seats in the 2026 midterms.

The 2026 midterm elections resulted in Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress and electing a class of senators containing several historic firsts.

Congressional Democrats and federal courts have moved to block or investigate several of President Trump's Washington, D.C. construction projects following the 2026 midterm elections.

The U.S. Senate race between Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Scott Colom remains undecided as Mississippi officials process thousands of provisional and absentee ballots.

Democrats flipped seven Senate seats and are projected to take as many as 258 House seats in the 2026 midterms, driven by double-digit shifts among women and voters under 30.

Democrats have won control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, while Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) reportedly plans to step down as GOP leader.

Republican House chairs requested a Nov. 18 briefing from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following a report of an investigation into a client's alleged ties to China.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said Democrats will use their new majorities to challenge the war in Iran and investigate the Trump administration.

Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) addressed comments from Republican officials regarding his faith and background following his midterm election victory.

Following midterm victories, Congressional Democrats are planning to advance Supreme Court reform measures including ethics codes, term limits, and potential expansion.

A federal commission approved a 250-foot memorial arch for Washington, D.C., but a judge blocked the start of construction for 14 days following a 9.5-hour hearing.

Following midterm wins, Democrats plan to use funding restrictions and investigations to challenge the Trump administration's policies on Iran and Ukraine.

Democrats flipped five Republican-held U.S. House seats in North Carolina and gained a majority in the state House for the first time since 2008.

Democrats won control of Congress in the 2026 midterms after campaigning on ethics reform and linking government corruption to the rising cost of living.

Democrats have secured at least nine of North Carolina's 14 House seats, flipping four districts previously redrawn to favor Republicans.

Election officials continue to count ballots in several House races and two Senate contests as Democrats are projected to hold a majority in the next Congress.

Democrats won control of the U.S. House of Representatives after flipping 42 Republican-held seats in the 2026 midterm elections.

Democrats will take control of the House and Senate in January, planning investigations into the Trump administration while the president cites his veto power.

Democrat Cait Conley defeated Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in New York's 17th Congressional District, as Democrats are projected to take control of the House.

CBS News announced its November 8 program lineup, featuring reports on the Democratic party regaining control of Congress and the planned sinking of the SS United States.

Following the 2026 midterms, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) outlined Democratic goals to end the war in Iran, restore Medicaid coverage, and ban stock trading for officials.

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley told Republicans to stop blaming the media for election losses and instead focus on the rising costs of groceries, gas, and healthcare.

Democrats prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress with a focus on reversing Medicaid cuts, restoring health subsidies, and launching investigations.

President Trump said he intends to keep Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite midterm losses that Vice President JD Vance attributed to the war in Iran.

Midterm election results showed Democratic gains in Southern states, including Senate wins in the Carolinas and Texas, alongside record turnout among Black voters.

President Donald Trump requested that votes for an independent candidate be given to a Republican incumbent of the same name as Alaska continues to count ballots.

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the U.S. midterm results, which saw Democrats win control of Congress, offer a chance for the world to resolve the Iran war and lower living costs.

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate seat and expressed support for President Trump's plan to end approximately $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel.

President Donald Trump criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott following his election loss to Democrat Gina Hinojosa, as Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress.

Foreign officials from Iran, Russia, and Europe reacted to U.S. midterm results that gave Democrats control of Congress amid ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.

White House staff ordered dinner from The Cheesecake Factory during election night as President Trump criticized Fox News polling and early results arrived.

Following Democratic gains in the 2026 midterm elections, President Trump warned that impeachment attempts would damage the Democratic Party.

The Mississippi Senate race remains uncalled as Democrat Scott Colom holds a lead of approximately 1,100 votes over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith.

Following Democratic midterm wins, lawmakers plan to investigate Elon Musk’s federal contracts and his role in the Department of Government Efficiency.

Democrat Brian Poindexter is projected to unseat Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) following a campaign dominated by domestic abuse allegations against the incumbent.

Social media users and psychologists report a shift toward 'hopescrolling' following the 2026 election results.

President Trump advocated for the Sunshine Protection Act following midterm elections in which several of his endorsed candidates were defeated.

Democrats gained control of the U.S. House as Republican redistricting efforts in several states failed to net the expected seat gains.

Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the Nov. 3 midterms, gaining the power to block legislation and launch investigations.

President Trump attributed Republican midterm losses to the Iran war as Democrats secured control of both the U.S. House and Senate.

Oil and chip stocks fell while solar shares rose after Democratic wins in the U.S. midterms led investors to anticipate a de-escalation of the U.S.-Iran war.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a "reckoning" that could block $70 billion in emergency Pentagon funding.

House Speaker Mike Johnson will step down from Republican leadership in January following midterm losses, setting up a potential contest between Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms signify a "generational remake of the Senate map" as the party takes control of Congress.

Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton defeated incumbent Roger Marshall, becoming the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas since 1932.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer stated that the new majority will use budgetary authority to seek an end to the war with Iran.

U.S. stock indexes rose and bond yields fell on Wednesday as investors processed midterm election results indicating a Democratic sweep of Congress.

Democrat Nancy Lacore, a retired Navy vice admiral, is projected to flip South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District after a toss-up race against Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt.

Prominent Republicans including Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley called for a party reset following midterm election losses, as figures debated the future of the MAGA movement.

Democratic midterm victories and successful ballot measures are expected to slow U.S. data center construction as new governors propose moratoriums in Texas, Georgia, and Ohio.

President Trump marked construction milestones at the White House while acknowledging that the war with Iran contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections.

Elon Musk’s companies face new regulatory scrutiny after Democrats won control of Congress and the Texas governorship in the 2026 midterms.

Vice President JD Vance and President Trump attributed the Republican Party's loss of Congress in the midterm elections to the eight-month-old war in Iran.

Democrats won majorities in the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms, setting the stage for an oversight agenda targeting the Trump administration and private industries.

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Mike Rogers in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate as Democrats seized control of Congress.

Democratic control of the Senate following the 2026 midterms provides a new check on presidential appointments to the Federal Reserve and increases oversight of Chairman Kevin Warsh.

Elon Musk spent at least $442 million supporting Republicans in the 2026 midterms, which ended with Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress.

Speaker Mike Johnson will not run for House Republican leader after Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

Democrat Scott Colom held a lead of a handful of votes over incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith on Wednesday morning with 96% of the vote counted.

Democrats won majorities in the House and Senate during the 2026 midterms, flipping seats in states including Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina.

Democrats are projected to win control of the House and Senate following Tuesday's midterm elections, prompting criticism of GOP leadership from supporters of President Trump.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries identified New York, Illinois, Maryland, and Colorado as targets for Democratic map redraws to counter Republican redistricting.

Democrat Troy Jackson defeated incumbent Republican Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race, flipping a seat held by the GOP for nearly three decades.

Following Democratic victories in the 2026 midterms, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House when the new Congress convenes in January.

Óscar Puente resigned as Spain's transport minister and withdrew from upcoming elections following a train collision that killed at least 69 people.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) requested a cost and safety accounting from federal agencies following a low-altitude flyover by the presidential aircraft during a White House Halloween event.

Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated incumbent Republican Jon Husted in a high-spending race to reclaim his former U.S. Senate seat.

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) secured a second term on Tuesday, defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins in a race targeted by both parties.

Early returns in the 2026 midterms show Democrats winning seats in North Carolina and Georgia as prediction markets forecast a shift in congressional control.

Republican Sen. Ashley Moody defeated Democrat Angie Nixon in a special election to retain her Florida seat in the U.S. Senate.

Former Gov. Roy Cooper (D) is projected to flip a North Carolina Senate seat, defeating Michael Whatley (R) for the post vacated by retiring Sen. Thom Tillis.

Voters who supported President Trump in 2024 are split on their midterm choices, citing concerns over the war in Iran and inflation as they weigh Republican and Democratic candidates.

CBS News exit polls show President Trump at a 38 percent approval rating as voters cite economic concerns and the cost of living in the 2026 midterms.

A Politico poll finds 9 percent of 2024 Trump voters plan to vote Democrat, while identification with the MAGA movement among Hispanic supporters has declined.

Gov. Ron DeSantis stated that the Iran war and record-high Election Day gas prices of $4.11 per gallon are hindering Republican midterm prospects.

On Election Day, polls show affordability and President Trump are top voter concerns as inflation figures conflict with the president's claim that the issue is solved.

President Trump announced a deal with Prime Minister Netanyahu to end $4 billion in annual aid to Israel after 2026, though weapon sales will continue.

Republican Kurt Alme, Democrat Alani Bankhead, and independent Seth Bodnar are running to succeed retiring Sen. Steve Daines in Montana’s first open Senate race since 1976.

President Trump rallied in Iowa and Kansas ahead of the midterms as Michigan Democrats faced an internal split following a Republican endorsement by a sitting congresswoman.

Former White House aide Anthony Scaramucci predicted a Republican defeat in the midterms, citing voter dissatisfaction with the economy, the Iran war, and unfulfilled transparency promises.