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WATCH LIVE: House returns to Washington after blowout election for Democrats
Congress returned to Washington after Democrats’ decisive midterm gains, which will shift control of the House when the new Congress begins on 3 January 2027. The results leave Republicans facing a difficult final stretch in power, while President Donald Trump has continued to defend his administration and its actions.
The House and Senate have six weeks in a lame-duck session, with leadership elections and government funding among the priorities. A resolution to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to come before the House, driven by Republican Thomas Massie over Hegseth’s leadership during the Iran war; Democrats support the measure, and some Republicans may join them. Trump defended Hegseth, while House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said the secretary should leave office.
In short
- Democrats’ midterm gains set up a change in House control in January.
- Congress has six weeks to address leadership and government funding.
- Lawmakers may vote on impeaching Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.