# Democrats Sweep Congress in Historic Shift

> Democrats win House and Senate majorities, setting up new era of policy shifts.
- Title: Democrats Sweep Congress in Historic Shift · Seattletimes
- Summary: Democrats win House and Senate majorities, setting up new era of policy shifts. Democrats secure control of both chambers of Congress with wide margins…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.