2026 elections live updates as Trump rallies Florida voters, El-Sayed clashes with Stevens
Democrats have captured control of Congress by flipping seven Senate seats and overcoming Republican redistricting efforts in the House. President Trump stated he would accept the results. In the aftermath, Vice President JD Vance and President Trump attributed the Republican losses to the war with Iran. While Republicans are now pinning blame on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the conflict, Trump told ABC News he has every intention of keeping Hegseth in his position, despite acknowledging that Senate confirmation for a new secretary would be easier before the Democratic majority takes over in January.
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- ✓ Democrats flipped seven Senate seats and took control of Congress.
- ✓ President Trump told The New York Times he would accept the election results.
- ✓ Donald Trump and JD Vance both stated the war with Iran contributed to Republican losses.
What changed
Democrats have officially captured the House and Senate, shifting the focus to GOP internal blame and the future of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Live updates
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Democrats Seize Control of Congress Following Midterm Losses for GOP
Democrats have captured control of Congress by flipping seven Senate seats and overcoming Republican redistricting efforts in the House. President Trump stated he would accept the results. In the aftermath, Vice President JD Vance and President Trump attributed the Republican losses to the war with Iran. While Republicans are now pinning blame on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the conflict, Trump told ABC News he has every intention of keeping Hegseth in his position, despite acknowledging that Senate confirmation for a new secretary would be easier before the Democratic majority takes over in January.
Why it matters
The 2026 midterms occurred during Donald Trump's second term with critical races in nine battleground states. Voter focus centered on economic anxiety and the unpopularity of the president. The shift in power now allows Democrats to control the legislative agenda starting in January.
What is confirmed
- Democrats flipped seven Senate seats and took control of Congress.
- President Trump told The New York Times he would accept the election results.
- Donald Trump and JD Vance both stated the war with Iran contributed to Republican losses.
Still unconfirmed
- President Trump asked advisers if Pete Hegseth should remain in his job.
- Republican Senator John Cornyn wrote a Wall Street Journal op-ed claiming Republicans forgot how to win elections.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of any new cabinet appointments before the January Democratic majority takeover
- Official certification of results in the nine battleground states
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- CBS News — 2026 elections live updates as Trump rallies Florida voters, El-Sayed clashes with Stevens
- AP News — Trump and Clinton rally as early voting surges, Alaska probe widens, and Michigan Democrats feud
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