Senator-elect James Talarico is calling on Democrats to pursue bipartisan cooperation with Trump by framing progressive priorities as legacy projects for the president's final term.
Congressional Republicans squandered their majorities by failing to advance Trump's agenda, creating the voter backlash that delivered control to Democrats in the midterm elections.
President Trump's intelligence nominees are pressuring Senate Republicans for fast-track confirmations before Democrats assume control in January, calling it a huge national security priority.
Former VP blames tariffs and governance failures rather than foreign policy for Republican midterm defeats.
Progressive Democrats signal willingness to pursue impeachment against conservative justices over immunity decisions.
Former Governor Paul LePage wins Maine's 2nd District, becoming the only Republican flip in non-redistricted seats.
Week-long count delivers Democrat Scott Colom a 9,000-vote margin over Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith, sealing historic upset in deep-red Mississippi.
Congressional Democrats plan aggressive oversight of ICE operations, but Trump retains funding through 2029 and executive authority over enforcement priorities.