The stock market skyrocketed after a decisive sweep for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, a move that Trump's reaction added to.

The next debt-ceiling confrontation could reverse Washington's traditional political roles, raising the possibility of spending concessions, market volatility and a damaging default.

Trump's handling of tariffs, the Iran war and an array of Washington-area construction projects are sure to face sudden pushback from newly empowered Democrats.

Social media is awash with reactions to Democrats sweeping midterm gains.

In control of Congress, Democrats are preparing to pursue legislation to address affordability, while also trying to rein-in President Donald Trump

The top Democrats in the two chambers of US Congress have been hailing their partys resounding victory in the midterms.

Blue wave gives Democrats control of Congress

Precious metals saw strong gains Wednesday as investors digested a Democratic sweep in the U.S

Historic firsts, surprise victories and expensive defeats as Democrats take control of Congress.

Democrats have been celebrating across the US after a series of victories saw them take control of both chambers.

D. Vance admits that the righteous blue wave in the midterms wasnt a result of Republicans failing to show upits that they showed up for the Democrats.

US VP Vance cites trusted pollster saying Iran war, Israel ties were top of mind for Trump voters swinging to Democrats.

Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 open higher after Democrats take control and Trump accepts results.

Elon Musk's $474 million election gamble falters as Democrats threaten his Texas empire.

Ghalibaf said that "Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message."

Elon Musk's spending may have become a liability as voters in exit polls raised concerns about government corruption and the growing influence of billionaires.

Treasury yields fell on Tuesday night, as investors sought shelter from a sell-off in equity futures sparked by big victories from Democrats in the U.S

Democrats scored sweeping victories in the U.S

Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez sweep their congressional races in key Democratic districts.

Democrats celebrate Talarico's and Hinojosa's victories, redefining Texas politics after decades of Republican reign.

Jon Ossoff has been reelected to the Senate in Georgia holding on to a key seat for the Democrats.

"There's no doubt that the threats are threats to our democracy," said John Cusick, assistant counsel at the Legal Defense Fund.

Oddsmakers and public polls place Democrats in a favorable position ahead of Election Day.

Wall Street weighs how the 2026 midterms could affect stocks, Treasury yields, artificial intelligence, energy prices, banks, defense and healthcare.

Partisan redistricting has transformed elections for Black voters in Houston as Democrats seek new pathways to victory.

Midterms historically precede a strong year for the S&P 500. What to know if Democrats win back Congress

President Donald Trump's approval rating is lower than that of his last three predecessors when their first midterm election season rolled around, including his own first term in office. If both the polling and the predictions of Republican analysts are anything to go by, Democrats will not only retake the House after Tuesday's midterm elections, but also take the powerful Senate, and boast the most governors across the 50 states

Trump seemed to acknowledge that Democrats had an advantage heading into Election Day

Three New York City progressive Democrats are expected to win their midterm congressional races in Tuesday's election.

Just a day before the midterms, Kalshi traders give Democrats a 74% chance of controlling the Senate.

In the midterms most competitive races, Democratic candidates are reviving an old party message: that the Republicans are selling out to the highest bidder.

The winner of the Alaska election could determine whether Republicans retain their majority in the U.S. Senate or if Democrats take control of the chamber.

Reid Hoffman has given $8 million to Wisconsin Democrats backing David Crowley as Tom Tiffany attacks Hoffman's past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

In May, Rogers said he called the Republican National Committee and said, "Let's put police officers, retired or off-duty police officers, as our poll watchers in Detroit, because go ahead, try to intimidate them. Please." Sayed currently leads Rogers by seven points, and his win could help Democrats flip the Senate and gain a majority in the upper chamber

Adam Hamiltons campaign tests whether Democrats can find religion.

Democrats and voting rights groups have raised concerns that President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans could challenge election results if they lose.

Democrats around the country dream of a blue wave in Texas

Event contract exchanges see a two-in-three chance that Democrats take control of both the House and Senate.

Two years ago,Sherrod Brown, who built his career as an avatar of blue-collar frustration, lost his Senate seatin Ohio as working-class voters defected to Trump

The winner of the Alaska Senate election could determine whether Republicans or Democrats have a majority in the Senate in the next Congress.

GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has consistently won his Pennsylvania swing seat, but Democrats say this election is an opportunity to oust the veteran lawmaker.

The Democrats have redrawn district lines in a bid to flip five Republican-held seats in California.

Democrats have maintained they have no connection to Daniel J

The economy is still a key issue in the 2026 election, but voters are concerned about Trump testing the bounds of the office and Democratic Socialist polices.

Former US president says Trump 'chose to make a series of bad decisions', highlighting the US-Israel war on Iran.

Lawsuits filed by candidate Mary Peltola and a voters' rights group challenge Trump's preemptive efforts to block a Democratic Senate victory in Alaska.

A candidates search for common ground raises hopes in Texas.

Democrats have worked to contrast economic hardship with President Trump's surging net worth and his family's lucrative business dealings.

A letter demanding an investigation indicates Democrats will make investigating Starlink's interruption a top priority if they win control of the U.S

Mary Peltola, whose campaign could determine whether the Democrats retake Congress, mostly just wants to talk about fish.

As Democrats midterm expectations soar, history advises only a lowercase, cautious optimism.

Republicans and Democrats jockey for control of Congress, which will set course for Trump's final two years in office.

Democrats are hopeful that they will regain majority control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November's elections.

Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Democrats leading by 12 points in generic US congressional ballot surveys against Republicans.

Roughly nine pastors, seminary students and Sunday school teachers are running as Democrats in the US midterm election.

Republicans and Democrats condemn Trumps decision to suspend sanctions, saying it undermines support for Ukraine.

A competitive House race in Miami, which leads all American cities in ICE arrests, has revealed how mass deportations have eroded the Presidents support among Latinos.

Democrats outraise Republicans in key Congress races as Elon Musk funds Ken Paxton in Texas and GOP groups aligned with Trump.