Democrats are preparing for a new era of control in Congress after sweeping victories in the midterm elections, with plans already underway for the lame‑duck period and the second half of President Trump’s term. The party’s gains in battleground states, including flips of GOP‑held seats in Texas, have set the stage for a significant shift in legislative priorities. Lawmakers are outlining strategies to capitalize on their expanded majority and to shape policy during the remaining months of the current administration.
With Democrats set to take control of both the House and Senate following sweeping victories in the midterm elections, sitting lawmakers have already begun to lay out plans for the lame-duck period and the latter half of President Trump's second term. Democrats secured big wins in battleground states, flipping GOP-held seats in places like Texas,...
