Democrats win US House to secure control of Congress in midterms
Summary
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms, flipping at least seven Senate seats and winning House districts carried by Donald Trump in 2024. The result gives Democrats greater power over legislation and oversight. From January 2027, Democratic-led House committees can shape which crypto bills advance and investigate Trump administration and family business interests, including digital asset ventures. Prediction markets had placed the odds of a Democratic sweep at about 75% before results were announced. Commentary cited affordability and Republicans’ failure to connect with voters as factors in the outcome.
