Democrats Gain Control of U.S. House and Senate in Midterm Elections

Democrats have secured decisive control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, a victory attributed by analysts to voter dissatisfaction over the Trump administration's policies, including the U.S. war with Iran, rising gas prices, and broader economic anxieties. This shift in power sets the stage for potential legislative changes and increased oversight of the Trump administration in the upcoming 120th Congress.