Democratic Socialists and progressives win big in midterms | CNN Politics
A series of victories by Democratic socialists and other progressives across the country is set to expand the Democrats’ influence in Congress.
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Watch CNN’s coverage of Election Night in 3 minutes | CNN Politics
The 2026 midterms results have revealed a blue tsunami as Democrats take back control of Congress. CNN’s coverage over the night highlights the stunning turn of the tides for Donald Trump’s…
What Democrats will have to balance in Congress | CNN Politics
Now that Democrats are projected to take control of Congress, they will have to balance accountability and affordability. CNN’s Dana Bash analyzes what the party has ahead of it.
Democrats win control of US Congress in landslide as Trump branded 'lame duck'
The midterm elections were seen as a referendum on the controversial Republican president.
Takeaways from the 2026 midterm election | CNN Politics
A major power shift in Washington is underway: Democrats flipped enough key seats in the Senate and House to take back both chambers of Congress from Republicans. Washington Bureau Chief and…
Democrats win Congress: How they did it, and what it means
With control of Congress, Democrats can challenge Trump’s agenda through subpoenas, confirmation votes.
Democrats’ blue wave and a bad night for Trump: key US midterms takeaways
Republicans suffered historic losses, Democrats won control of Congress – and Trump backed away from losing candidates
Live updates: Democrats still adding to historic midterm gains with more wins in the House and Senate. | CNN Politics
The party is poised to have strong majorities in Congress for the final two years of President Trump’s term. Follow for live updates.
Troy Jackson promises to show up for Maine constituents in victory speech | CNN Politics
Democrat Troy Jackson promised to represent all of the state’s constituents in Congress after he was projected to win the Maine Senate race.
Republicans tried to gerrymander their way out of big congressional losses. It didn't work
Among the sweeping victories by Democrats on Tuesday were wins in several congressional districts that Republicans had redrawn explicitly to boost their party ahead of the midterms.
Wednesday briefing: What the Democrat midterms victory tells us about Trump’s future as president
In today’s newsletter: A thumping night for the Democrats has seen the party take control of Congress, altering the course of Trump’s second presidency
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back"
Jeffries, who addressed supporters after House control was called for Democrats, argued voters have sent Congress a message to end extremism and "corruption."
Democratic Party gains US House majority in 2026 midterm elections
All 435 seats in the lower chamber of Congress were on the ballot in Tuesday's midterm race.
Democrats dominate NYC races, Hochul re-elected New York governor
Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez sweep their congressional races in key Democratic districts.
A blue wave, a rejection of Trump and other takeaways from the midterms | CNN Politics
The Democratic wave is here. The party claimed control of Congress and won governors’ races across the country on Tuesday – and now, as votes are counted in more key states, the question is…