Republicans suffered a historic defeat in the midterms, losing the House by at least 50 seats and the Senate by eight, including in traditionally red states. Voters across all demographics swung left, and in Mississippi, a Republican senator trails by a few dozen votes. Vice President JD Vance blamed the loss on the war with Iran, calling it the reason for the defeat.
Trump admitted the assertion was largely true but claimed he would not change his decisions. Democrats, now controlling both chambers, promise to check Trump’s power. Hakeem Jeffries, expected to become House Speaker, vowed to end the House’s subservience to the administration and focus on affordability and accountability.
Democrats plan a legislative push on healthcare, food, and fuel costs, though their power is limited by Trump’s veto. Meanwhile, Israel’s President Isaac Herzog began consultations to form a new government, choosing between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot.
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