Democrats captured control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, ending two years of unified Republican rule. Projections indicate Democrats will gain roughly 244 seats, comfortably above the 218 needed. The shift positions House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to become the first Black speaker of the House. Driven by voter opposition to President Donald Trump's 38% approval rating, tariffs, and war in Iran, Democrats plan to launch oversight investigations into administration conduct and corporate ventures.
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