Senate Republican leader Thune says Republicans won’t sit back as Democrats take control of Congress.
After Republicans suffered major losses at the ballot box, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said his party would work with President Donald Trump to oppose what he called “Democrat extremism.” Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, leaving Republicans in the minority in the House and Senate when the 120th Congress convenes early next […]
Charlamagne Tha God tells Democrats not to get too comfortable after winning the House and Senate
Radio host Charlamagne Tha God urged Democrats not to assume their midterm gains mean voters now trust them. They still have to show they’re prepared to act on voters’ concerns, he said. “A Democratic victory doesn’t prove they’ve earned lasting trust,” Charlamagne said. Voters may have rejected Republicans and the MAGA movement, he argued, without […]
Judges appointed by Democrats give Letitia James a win against a county seeking to protect girls’ sports
A New York appeals court has invalidated a Nassau County law that barred transgender girls and women from competing on women’s sports teams at county facilities, siding with Attorney General Letitia James in her dispute with County Executive Bruce Blakeman. The four-judge panel of the Appellate Division, Second Department, unanimously overturned a lower court ruling […]
Whoopi Goldberg warns Democrats to ‘get things done’ after midterm wins
Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of “The View,” urged Democrats on Wednesday to focus on their responsibilities after winning control of both the House and Senate. “We put you in to take care of business,” Goldberg said. She added that voters did not want to hear about internal party disputes and that Democrats could argue among themselves […]
Top union leader cautions Democrats about 2028 as they celebrate major gains: “A wake-up call”
As results came in Tuesday night and a Democratic wave took shape, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain cautioned that the party’s midterm wins do not mean working-class voters are certain to support Democrats in 2028. At the Michigan Democratic Party’s election night gathering, Fain said workers tend to back candidates who show they are […]
Voter poll: How Democrats took control of the Senate
Democrats ride a blue wave to major election victories Democrats scored a string of striking wins across states of both parties, including several closely watched governor’s races. A nationwide voter survey of more than 100,000 people points to economic anxiety, views of President Donald Trump and shifting support among key groups as major factors in […]
The 2026 midterm elections bring a major Democratic surge as Democrats take control of Congress
Democrats win sweeping midterm victories as voters turn against Trump and Republicans Democrats scored major gains in a historic midterm election, taking control of both chambers of Congress amid widespread frustration over the economy, government corruption, the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s performance in office. The party’s wins included Senate seats in states […]
Democrats won not with better candidates, but with a different group of voters.
Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress in a major election-night shift, gaining seats in traditionally Republican states including Texas, Kansas and South Carolina. The results amounted to a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration. BlazeTV host John Doyle said the outcome reflected broader demographic changes, particularly in Texas. He pointed to a declining […]
Joy over Democrats’ huge midterm victories and a call to ‘feel pride’
The New York Times editorial board celebrated Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories Tuesday night, saying Americans had reason to “feel pride” after the results. The board argued that voters had turned out in large numbers despite what it described as efforts by President Donald Trump to influence the elections, including aggressive redistricting, claims of voter fraud […]
A surge of support puts Democrats in power, along with other major headlines
Democrats make major gains in midterm elections Democrats swept into majorities in both the House and Senate. President Trump has vowed to veto what he called “insane” bills from Democrats. Stock futures were mixed after the party’s key election wins. Election highlights Abdul El-Sayed dealt Republicans a significant setback in Michigan after a tough Senate […]