Victories by moderates in competitive or Republican-leaning states and districts paved the way for large new Democratic majorities likely to be shaped by their priorities.
How an unpopular president and an unpopular war provided an opening for Democrats to make sweeping gains in the midterms.
JB Pritzker explains why Democrats can’t afford to waste their power.
The Senate minority leader and his party’s progressives set aside their differences to win, but possible fights lie ahead.
Faster than Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin could say “blue–nami,” two new job openings went up on the Senate Employment Office website on Wednesday. With full control of Congress come January, Democrats have pledged to aggressively investigate Donald Trump’s administration, including DHS, and rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement. And Sen. Maggie Hassan, the New […]
House Democrats channeled anti-Trump fury into a landslide victory over Republicans. Now comes the hard part: Figuring out what to do with their huge majority . Why it matters: That question is already igniting a power struggle between Democrats' ideological factions as they lay out contradictory visions for what the next two years of governing looks like. This story is based on interviews with more than a dozen sitting and incoming House Democrats from across the political spectrum. "Last night was a rebuke of the status quo," progressive Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) told Axios, adding that "for the left it was an affirmation and a validation that we are on the right track." There is "absolutely no excuse," Ramirez said, for House Democrats not to do "the most over the next two years, and as quickly as possible." Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), a centrist, said Tuesday was a "gigantic night for the middle ground," and that the mandate is far more modest: "We need to crush high costs and corruption." State of play: House Democrats are on track to win more than 250 seats, which would give them a comfortable majority of dozens of votes. That blows up the plans of a cohort of incoming progressives known as the "Bloc" to demand concessions from leadership in exchange for voting with the party. The potential concessions included changes to House rules, plum committee assignments and votes to enact Medicare-for-All , defund ICE and cut off U.S. aid to Israel. What we're hearing: The left's new tactic is to try to convince the Congressional Progressive Caucus to, as one sitting House Democrat put it, "assert its authority in a way it has never done before." "That should definitely be part of the game plan," an incoming Bloc member told Axios, "we've got so many members of the CPC and I think we're adding 25 more." Said Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), a former CPC chair: "We have certainly used our power many times ... and we will do that again." The CPC is currently around 1
The Democratic nominee in an Iowa state House District race won his race on Tuesday evening, despite suspending his bid in September for health reasons, amid a historic election night Democrats have declared a “blue tsunami.” Eric Armstrong, a retired railroad executive, defeated GOP candidate Keith Jones by about 9 percentage points and around 865…
JD Vance calls Iran war into question as Thomas Massie files eight articles of impeachment Send us your questions about the US midterms results and Democrats’ ‘blue wave’ Pete Hegseth is increasingly looking like he may take the fall for Republicans’ midterm losses, despite Donald Trump’s vocal support for his defense secretary, even calling him a champion of war. The war in Iran, which voters and Trump have named as a key reason for Republicans’ midterm losses, “has been primarily a Department of War-led effort because you chose to take military action to resolve a foreign policy matter”, a former senior Pentagon official told CNN . Continue reading...
Major Garrett shares what to expect from Democrats and the Trump administration as the blue party is projected to gain control of both the House and Senate.
Democrats flipped a Senate seat and recaptured the governor’s mansion in Ohio.
Now that the clock is ticking on the GOP's slim majority in Congress, Republicans are scrambling to push through as much their conservative agenda as possible before Democrats storm to power in January.
James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa achieved momentous victories for U.S. Senate and state governorship in Texas. Adriana Diaz has more.
Despite their midterm election victories, Democrats face major obstacles to reining in Trump on Iran, tariffs and more.
NBC News projects Democrats have won control of the House and Senate in the midterms. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles looks at some of the historic wins in states like Texas and Michigan along with Republican reaction.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani — one of the most influential members of the Democratic Party's leftward flank — said Wednesday that the left must now keep its "foot on the gas."
"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Leon Panetta, former Secretary of Defense and White House Chief of Staff, says whether Susie Wiles remains White House Chief of Staff depends on her relationship with President Donald Trump, a relationship Panetta says appears to be good. Kendall Scudder, Texas Democratic Party Chair, says Democrats' statewide wins in Texas were the result of people working hard over multiple election cycles and rebuilding the party's infrastructure. Scudder says Elon Musk got a tough message that "Texas is not for sale." (Source: Bloomberg)
Democrats’ victories in the midterm elections could impact healthcare, from how much people pay for health insurance and prescription drugs to what coverage is available.
Gold held the biggest surge since August after a Democratic sweep of Congress in US midterm elections sent the dollar and Treasury yields lower, boosting its appeal.
The Democratic Party, considered leaderless and rudderless after former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’s unsuccessful 2024 campaigns for the White House, has emerged energized and with a surprisingly deep bench of political talent following Tuesday’s midterm elections, thanks in part to President Donald Trump. Democrats recapturing control of both the House and […]
Voters delivered a sweeping rebuke of President Trump and his party in the midterms, handing Democrats major victories and dramatically reshaping the balance of power in Washington. Trump now enters a lame duck phase of his second term, promising both to use his veto power, and also to work across the aisle as he faces the largest Democratic majorities in decades. Liz Landers reports.
A two-term Democratic governor and a suburban revolt against President Trump laid the groundwork for Adam Hamilton’s victory.
California Democrats won pivotal House races up and down the state in the first election under maps approved by Proposition 50.
Investors drove the DOW up more than three percent with bullish sentiment following Democrats’ historic win in the elections. NBC News’ Christine Romans explains what helped push markets higher.
NBC News projects Democrats have won control of the House and Senate in the midterms. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.
The results of the midterm tallies have set up a two-year power struggle between Trump's White House and the incoming Democratic Congress. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the races and the potential size of the incoming Democratic majority.
A fake Vogue cover featuring prominent Democrats Zohran Mamdani, Barack Obama, Abdul El-Sayed and Jon Ossoff has gone viral following the party's decisive wins across the country in the midterms. The cover, which is AI generated, duped many online, garnering hundreds of thousands of likes and comments.
The conservative justice has told friends he does not plan to step down before the end of the court’s term, even as Democrats are set to seize the Senate in January.
Some hardcore progressives are laying the groundwork to recruit "Squad" Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) for a 2028 presidential run on the heels of the Democrats' blowout midterm victory.
The blue tsunami washed away more Republicans on Wednesday with Democrats sweeping race after race to seize control of both chambers of Congress in a rebuke of President Trump and his administration.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday said “deportations will continue” in a social media post following Democrats’ sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections, claiming both the House and Senate. Democrats campaigned against President Trump’s immigration crackdown, with some using the call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a slogan on the…
Presented by AstraZeneca {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Democrats get their health agenda ready ahead of takeover Reinstating the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits, reversing the Trump administration’s Medicaid cuts and even making progress toward Medicare for All are on the table as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in…
Kendall Scudder, Texas Democratic Party Chair, says Democrats' statewide wins in Texas were the result of people working hard over multiple election cycles and rebuilding the party's infrastructure. Scudder says Elon Musk got a tough message that "Texas is not for sale." Scudder says Texas is open for business, but communities should have a say in data center development instead of finding out after decisions have already been made. Scudder believes Democrats' priorities should include corruption reform, reducing property taxes and rolling back school vouchers while strengthening public schools. He speaks with Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg’s Special Edition of "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
A major factor in the midterm elections was the number of Latino voters who headed to the polls and supported Democrats. For perspective on this massive swing, Amna Nawaz spoke with María Teresa Kumar, CEO of Voto Latino, an organization that helps register Hispanic and Latino voters.
Leon Panetta, former Secretary of Defense and White House Chief of Staff, says whether Susie Wiles remains White House Chief of Staff depends on her relationship with President Donald Trump, a relationship Panetta says appears to be good. Panetta says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has little credibility with either Democrats or Republicans on Capitol Hill, has failed to keep Congress adequately informed and says Trump will eventually have to decide whether to keep him in the job. Panetta says Trump has to recognize that the American people have spoken clearly and do not support the war with Iran. He speaks with Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg’s Special Edition of "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
Democrats will be governors in at least 28 states, giving the party a majority of governorships for the first time in decades.
The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF Riding a tide of voter angst, Democrats swept into power in Congress, with outrage over the cost of living and the war in Iran leading to a thundering rebuke of President Donald Trump and his party just two years after his dominant White House comeback. In a seismic political shift, Democrats’ strength suggested a breakdown of the coalition that delivered Trump a second term. The election results threaten to slow the pace of the AI infrastructure buildout, with policymakers potentially turning up the heat on increasingly unpopular data center projects. On today's episode: Joe Mathieu, Bloomberg 'Balance of Power' Co-Host Brody Ford, Bloomberg News Tech Reporter Nathan Dean, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Policy Analyst Joe Lovinger, Bloomberg News Texas Reporter (Source: Bloomberg)
Democrats are clinging to small leads in both states, and it may take quite a while until the winners are known.
Democrats will control both chambers of Congress after flipping seats in Republican strongholds across the US in an election seen as a repudiation of President Donald Trump.
The Close brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Executive Director, Head of Policy & Geopolitical Strategy Monica Guerra, American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Baird Senior Equity Research Analyst Michael Ha, JC2 Ventures Founder & CEO John Chambers, Scotts Miracle-Gro President & CEO Nate Baxter, Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management Chief Market Strategist Eric Johnston, CFRA Research Senior VP & Equity Analyst Angelo Zino, 248 Ventures Chief Investment Strategist Lindsey Bell, Future Standard CEO Edwin Conway, & Host Hotels & Resorts CEO & President Jim Risoleo. (Source: Bloomberg)
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the Iran war will end when he decides, while fielding questions from the White House press corps for the first time since Democrats' resounding midterm election victories. The post Trump: Iran War Will End ‘Whenever I Want It To’ appeared first on Breitbart .
In Texas, voters in majority-Latino districts near San Antonio and along the border helped Democrats break Republicans' longstanding grip on the state to win the races for governor, lieutenant governor and senator.
Democrats scored sweeping victories in the midterm elections, taking control of both chambers of Congress and making unexpected gains in traditionally Republican territory. Schwab political analyst and host of the WashintgonWise Podcast Michael Townsend says the results reflect voter frustration over affordability and put pressure on Democrats to move quickly from campaigning against President Trump to delivering on their economic promises. (Source: Bloomberg)
Democrats have already begun seeking investigators and oversight counsel for congressional committees following a major election night sweep, as the party has promised to wield oversight power to target what they view as corruption in the Trump administration. House oversight committee ranking member Robert Garcia (D-CA) sent out a warning to President Donald Trump on […]
Plus, the Dow jumped to its best day in 18 months, and Elon Musk’s political power was delivered a stunning blow.
Democrats swept California's statewide down-ballot races — no surprise in a state where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a nearly two-to-one margin, and voters haven't elected a Republican to a statewide office since 2006.
The BBC spoke to voters from different states for their reaction to Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Democrats didn't just win the U.S. Senate and governor races in Texas. They won every statewide contest and will take control of the Texas House, making the state a blue one, at least for now.
Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum, says Democrats taking control of both chambers is bad news for the U.S. fiscal outlook. He expects larger deficits as the White House and Congress negotiate spending, including possible extensions of enhanced health-insurance tax credits and additional defense and Iran-reconstruction funding, though he does not expect a major reconciliation package. He speaks with Vonnie Quinn on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock plunged 24 percent a day after Democrats made huge gains in the midterm elections.
Monica Guerra, Executive Director and Head of Policy and Geopolitical Strategy at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, says clients’ main question after the Democratic victory was what comes next. She argued that divided government could create a constructive market backdrop by limiting major partisan tax and spending legislation and bringing greater policy restraint and certainty. She speaks with Vonnie Quinn on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
