Watch live: Jeffries speaks after Democrats flip House in midterm sweep
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is set to speak Wednesday after Democrats secured enough seats to reclaim control of the House in Tuesday's midterm elections. Jeffries is now poised to become the next House Speaker when the new Congress convenes in January, putting him at the forefront of Democrats' efforts to challenge President Trump's...
On Tuesday night, Democrats achieved historic victories in the midterms, securing majorities in both houses of Congress. However, the Trump administration could pose challenges in passing legislation. This election saw several firsts unfold. In Texas, Democrats elected their first Latina governor, Gina Hinojosa, and James Talarico claimed the Senate seat - both in a state that had previously been reliably Republican.
Florida made history by electing its first black governor, while Georgia saw the first black woman ascend to the governorship. Michigan also broke new ground by sending Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim American, to the Senate for the first time in US history. A surprise outcome occurred in Texas, where Democrats took control of the governorship and Senate seat.
Kansas, a traditionally conservative state, witnessed a Democrat's first Senate win in nearly a century. As counting continues across some regions, with 68 House seats still to be determined, Alaska and Mississippi remain under scrutiny. Despite these ongoing developments, Democrats have secured control of both the Senate and House of Representatives.
Written by urgent.news from The National UAE's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- A landslide for Democrats. A rebuke to Donald Trump en.majalla.com
- Democrats sweep in night of firsts but lame duck Trump could prove roadblock thenationalnews.com
- Democrats warn Trump officials to keep records or risk criminal penalties after midterm victories theguardian.com
- US midterm elections: Gen Z gives Democrats their strongest support france24.com
- DFL trifecta 2.0: Democrats win full control of Minnesota government cbsnews.com
- Iranian officials gloat as US voters deal blow to Trump channelnewsasia.com
- Tariff relief for Canada not guaranteed after Democrats sweep U.S. midterm elections winnipegfreepress.com
