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What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress
Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.
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Chris Pappas: how every outlet covers the stories
16 stories named Chris Pappas, covered by 24 outlets. Each one is shown beside every other newsroom's version of the same event, with a link to the outlet that filed it.
2 Native American women make history in midterms
In New Mexico, former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was elected governor, making her the first Native American woman elected to lead a U.S. state. In Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan became the first Native American woman senator.
Fox News Voter Poll: How Democrats took control of the Senate
Democrats flipped Senate seats across red and blue states as President Donald Trump's approval, inflation and gas prices dragged down GOP candidates.
Americans on Why They Rejected Trump’s Republican Party
A G.O.P. voter in Kansas put it bluntly: “The Republican Party has lost its way.”
Democrats take Congress in historic sweep as voters rebuke Trump
Voters handed the Democrats commanding control of Congress, putting a powerful check on President Trump during his final two years in office.
Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate race
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former GOP Sen. John Sununu in the New Hampshire Senate race, CBS News projects, keeping the seat in Democratic control.
Democrats score major upsets and take control of Senate
Democrats were able to pick up the seats needed to gain control of the Senate, CBS News projects, and the party scored several upset victories in red states.
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 win control of the House of Representatives, with a vow to combat Trump
NBC News projects that Democrats will take control of the House next year, giving them the power to investigate Trump and advance legislation to check his policies.
Democrats Flip North Carolina Senate Seat
The Democrats flipped their first Senate seat of the night. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why this wasn’t a surprise, and why it’s one of at least four seats the party needs to win to secure a majority in the Senate.
Democrats win control of the House
Democrats have won control of the House in the 2026 election, CBS News projects. Follow the midterm election results here, as polls begin to close.
Democrats and Republicans battle for control of House
Will Democrats or Republicans win control of the House in the 2026 election? Follow the midterm election results here, as polls begin to close.
Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire 2026 Senate election
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former GOP Sen. John Sununu in the New Hampshire Senate race, CBS News projects, keeping the seat in Democratic control.
Five Takeaways From the New Hampshire Senate Debate
Representative Chris Pappas and former Senator John E. Sununu both stressed their willingness to buck their parties on occasion. Neither had kind words for President Trump.
Transcript: Sen. John Barrasso on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, Republican of Wyoming, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 11, 2026.
Democrat Chris Pappas says "we're taking nothing for granted" in N.H. race
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas, who's running to represent New Hampshire in the Senate, said that "we're taking nothing for granted" as Election Day approaches, amid a "tough race" in the Granite State.
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