Democrats Projected to Retake House, Challenging Trump’s Agenda

Democrats were projected to retake the House in Tuesday’s midterm elections, a shift that could put major parts of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda under pressure.

The projected change in control could reshape Washington’s political balance next year and intensify disputes between the White House and Congress. Immigration enforcement, federal government spending, Trump’s global tariff policy and the war with Iran are expected to become central points of conflict. A Democratic majority could make it harder for the president to advance his legislative priorities through the chamber.

Democrats would also gain greater congressional oversight and investigative authority, giving them more power to examine the administration’s policies and conduct. That authority could increase scrutiny of how Trump’s policies are carried out and add another source of friction between congressional Democrats and the White House.

Control of the House is expected to shape Washington’s political operations in the coming year, with disputes over legislation and oversight likely to figure more prominently in dealings between Congress and the administration.