Democrats retake House majority after 4 years
Summary
CBS News projects that Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House in January, though the size of their majority remains uncertain as votes are counted. Democrats say they will focus on affordability and use their new oversight powers to investigate the Trump administration, while the change in control is expected to limit the president’s legislative agenda.Key Facts
- The projected Democratic victory would end four years of Republican control of the House.
- Democrats’ final seat total remains unclear because several competitive races are still being counted.
- House Democrats plan investigations into the Trump family’s business dealings, immigration enforcement, the Epstein scandal, presidential pardons, and construction projects in Washington.
- Democrats will have subpoena power and control over federal spending when the new Congress begins in January.
- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has said the party’s agenda will focus on affordability.
- Democratic priorities include reversing Medicaid cuts, extending expired Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, ending the Iran war, and rolling back Trump’s tariffs.
- Democrats campaigned on the cost of living and linked corruption in Washington to rising prices.
- Republicans redrew congressional districts in several states to favor their party, while California Democrats also redrew districts; the article says the changes had limited effect on Republicans’ effort to retain the House.
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