Democrats win control of House and Senate in historic midterm sweep

CBS News reported that Democrats have taken control of both the House and the Senate following the 2026 midterm elections.

According to CBS News, the party won every battleground state and flipped seats they had not won in decades, marking a significant political shift.

Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley described the Democrats' sweeping midterm wins as "history in the making," highlighting the importance of the results.

Commentators including Lakshya Jain, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and 60 Minutes Correspondent Ross Douthat discussed the implications of the Democratic victories and what the party might do next.

CBS News invited the public to engage by submitting questions about the election outcomes and their consequences.