Relay Explains · Nov 6, 11:30 AM ET · 1:47
How did the 2026 midterms reshape Congress?
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What’s happening
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This is Relay Explains, from Twenty Four Seven Relay News. I'm Elena. How did the 2026 midterms reshape Congress? Democrats secured sweeping victories in both the House and the Senate in the November 2026 midterm elections. The party is now outlining how it plans to wield its new power in Congress. President Donald Trump and other Republicans are reacting to the losses. Trump told reporters that the Iran war, Republican candidates and Fox News contributed to the outcome, and he said Democrats “did a good job.” He also took questions in his first post‑election appearance.
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Why it matters
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Control of Congress determines which laws can advance, how the president’s agenda is checked, and which committees set the policy agenda. The shift gives Democrats the ability to shape legislation on issues like the war in Iran, tariffs and domestic spending. Republican leaders will need to decide how to respond to the losses and Trump’s criticism, which could affect the party’s strategy moving forward.
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What we know and don’t
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Here's what we know so far. Democrats secured sweeping House and Senate victories. • Democrats are outlining how they will use their power in Congress (CBS). • Trump blamed the Iran war, Republican candidates and Fox News for the losses (NPR, Al Jazeera, PBS). • Trump said Democrats “did a good job” (PBS). • Trump took questions from reporters, his first appearance since election night (NBC). • The specific races that decided control and any policy changes remain unclear.
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What to watch
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Watch for final vote tallies in the remaining close races and for statements from congressional leaders on the upcoming legislative agenda. That's Relay Explains. To follow this story as it develops, visit 247relaynews.com. I'm Elena.