CBS News projects Democrats have won control of the U.S. House of Representatives, ending Republican unified control of Congress since Trump’s second term. The network’s election analysis forecasts Democrats could secure the largest House majority in nearly 20 years; regaining the chamber will let Democrats lead committee investigations, expand oversight of the administration and block parts of Trump’s legislative agenda.

2026-11-04

CBS News projects Democrats have won control of the U.S. House of Representatives, ending Republican unified control of Congress since Trump’s second term. The network’s election analysis forecasts Democrats could secure the largest House majority in nearly 20 years; regaining the chamber will let Democrats lead committee investigations, expand oversight of the administration and block parts of Trump’s legislative agenda.