Democrats win House control; Jeffries set to lead chamber
Democrats win House control with a projected 248 seats, ending unified Republican rule of Congress from Jan. 3 and opening new oversight of President Donald Trump.
Democrats are projected to win about 248 House seats, well above the 218 needed for a majority.
Control of the chamber begins on Jan. 3, the first time in Trump’s second term without full Republican control of Congress.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become the first Black speaker of the House.
House Democrats will gain committee control and subpoena power for oversight of the Trump administration.
Jeffries has flagged priorities including Medicaid, health-care credits, tariffs authority and the Iran war.