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Democrats seize full control of Congress. And, which candidates made history last night
Democrats have won the House and the Senate, taking full control of Congress for the first time since 2023. And history was made in several states. Here's what happened last night.
What the coverage shows
Most outlets converge on Democrats winning control of both chambers and frame it as a historic or sweeping result, with NBC News, NPR, CBS News, the Los Angeles Times, and the New York Times all emphasizing the size of the win. The main divergence is emphasis: the Los Angeles Times and New York Times foreground the check on Trump and Congress’s power, while CNBC and 60 Minutes focus on implications for the Iran war and costs. Reason is the lone outlet in this set to frame the result mainly through war powers, and CNBC’s later item also adds a money-focused angle.
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