# After victory in the midterms, what next for US Democrats?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/after-victory-in-the-midterms-what-next-for-us-democrats/
- Published: 2026-11-07T14:15:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T15:49:50+00:00
- Original publisher: DW (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.dw.com/en/after-victory-in-the-midterms-what-next-for-us-democrats/a-79884957?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Democrats won both chambers of Congress.
- Trump retains veto power and his presidency.
- Democrats face choices over investigations and priorities.

## Summary

US Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, along with governorships in traditionally Republican states such as Texas. The result gives them greater power to scrutinise President Donald Trump’s administration and shape legislation, but leaves them divided over whether to focus on investigations and impeachment or on voters’ everyday concerns.

Trump remains president and can veto legislation; Congress would need a two-thirds majority to override a veto, which Democrats do not have. From January 2027, Democrats are expected to have enough House votes to impeach him, but not enough Senate votes to convict and remove him. They may investigate Trump and his administration, while also pressing for the possible removal of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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