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What comes next as Democrats win House, Senate
Democrats are set to control both the House and Senate in the new Congress following a series of historic midterm victories. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
What's next as Democrats win control of House, Senate, CBS News projects
Major Garrett shares what to expect from Democrats and the Trump administration as the blue party is projected to gain control of both the House and Senate.
What Do Democrats Do Now?
Democrats have taken control of the House and the Senate, winning every battleground state and flipping seats they haven't won in decades. Lakshya Jain of The Argument, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and 60 Minutes Correspondent Ross Douthat weigh in on what the win means and what comes next. If you'd like to share your own great question, email us at greatquestion@cbsnews.com.
Midterm voters rebuke Trump, handing Democrats both chambers of Congress
Voters delivered a sweeping rebuke of President Trump and his party in the midterms, handing Democrats major victories and dramatically reshaping the balance of power in Washington. Trump now enters a lame duck phase of his second term, promising both to use his veto power, and also to work across the aisle as he faces the largest Democratic majorities in decades. Liz Landers reports.
Breaking down the Democrats' big majorities after the blue wave
The results of the midterms have set up a two-year power struggle between Trump's White House and the incoming Democratic Congress. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the races and the potential size of the incoming Democratic majority.
Rep. Jason Crow on how Democrats plan to handle the Iran war after midterm wins
With Democrats taking control of Congress next year, many are questioning how the party will address the war in Iran. Colorado Democratic Rep. Jason Crow, who won reelection Tuesday night, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump Confronts a New Role: A Lame Duck Facing a Hostile Congress
After a decade at the center of American politics, President Trump is politically wounded, with diminished power. Those who know him say the next two years will be unpredictable.
With Democrats’ Sweep, Congress Is Set to Reassert Power to Check Trump
President Trump usurped power from the legislative branch with Republican help for two years. Democrats are now positioned to try to claw back some of Congress’s prerogatives.
Trump says he has "ultimate power" to block Democrats after blue wave sweeps midterms
CBS News' Weijia Jiang discusses her phone call with President Trump after Democrats won control of the House and Senate.
