Blue wave sweeps Democrats into power and more top headlines

The newsletter says Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, marking a major shift in control of Congress. It highlights the result’s potential effects on President Trump’s remaining term and the political path to 2028.

The roundup also says Trump pledged to veto what he called “insane” Democratic bills and acknowledged that the Iran war contributed to Republican losses, while arguing it was necessary. Other reported results include a Democratic upset in Texas, the end of a Republican senator’s 30-year tenure in Maine, and Ilhan Omar’s re-election in Minnesota.