Senate Democrats are poised to reclaim control of Congress after a dramatic midterm election upset, flipping key Senate seats in conservative-leaning states and handing President Trump and Republicans a major setback. The surprise victories in Texas, South Carolina, Kansas, and Iowa mark a rare reversal for the GOP, reshaping the political landscape ahead of next year’s legislative agenda. With both chambers now in Democratic hands, the party’s leader is set to address the implications of the historic shift in a Wednesday press conference. The outcome could significantly alter policy priorities, from infrastructure to elections, as the new Congress prepares to take office.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is set to hold a press conference Wednesday morning after Democrats pulled off a stunning midterm comeback, winning control of both chambers of Congress. Democrats flipped GOP-held Senate seats in states including Texas, South Carolina, Kansas and Iowa, delivering a major blow to President Trump and the GOP. Decision...