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Democrats Sweep Congress in Historic Shift
Democrats win House and Senate majorities, setting up new era of policy shifts.
In brief
Democrats win House and Senate majorities, setting up new era of policy shifts. Democrats secure control of both chambers of Congress with wide margins, launching a 100-day agenda to address economic issues and challenge Trump's administration. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Democrats sweep Congress
Democrats win House and Senate majorities with wide margins, rejecting Trump's party for change.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Jeffries will become first Black House speaker if elected on Jan 3, 2027.
100-day agenda
Democrats pledge to lower gas and grocery costs, reverse ACA cuts, and investigate Trump.
Impeachment option
Democrats consider impeaching Trump or his Cabinet members.
Trump's warning
Trump threatens to veto Democratic agenda but says he wants to work with Democrats.
Republican leadership vacuum
Republicans face leadership elections after losing House majority.
Trailblazers in Congress
Senate has three Black women, first Native American female senator, first openly gay male senator, and first Muslim senator.
At a glance
Democrats secure control of both chambers of Congress with wide margins, launching a 100-day agenda to address economic issues and challenge Trump's administration.
