Midterm voters rebuke Trump, handing Democrats both chambers of Congress

1What happened

Voters delivered a sweeping rebuke of President Trump and his party in the midterms, handing Democrats major victories and dramatically reshaping the balance of power in Washington. PBS News ↗

2What’s next

Democrats are set to control both the House and Senate in the new Congress following a series of historic midterm victories. CBS News ↗

3Also reported

The impact of Democrats' sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections is already being felt in Washington. CBS News ↗

Sources

• Midterm fallout begins after Democrats win control of Congress ↗CBS News
• What comes next as Democrats win House, Senate ↗CBS News
• What to expect from Congress after Democrats win both House and Senate ↗CBS News
• Midterm voters rebuke Trump, handing Democrats both chambers of Congress ↗PBS News
• Democrats take House and Senate from Republicans in US midterm rout ↗DW
• US midterms: What Trump's defeat means for Europe and global markets ↗Euronews