US midterms: We’ll probe Trump administration – Democrats vow

President Donald Trump faces a major political setback following the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, in which Democrats captured both chambers of the United States Congress, securing at least 54 Senate seats and a House majority, while voter dissatisfaction over rising prices and the Iran war contributed to Republican losses, prompting Vice President JD Vance to blame the conflict and Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries to promise stronger congressional oversight, affordability measures and investigations into Trump’s administration.

President Donald Trump faces a political setback after Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s United States midterm elections.

According to PUNCH Online, Democrats won at least 54 Senate seats and a House majority, with two Senate races still undecided.

The results followed widespread voter dissatisfaction over rising living costs, tariffs and the United States’ war with Iran.

Vice President JD Vance blamed the conflict for Republican losses, publicly distancing himself from Trump’s position.

Meanwhile, Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries pledged to prioritise affordability and accountability when the new Congress convenes in January.

“The massive corruption the country has experienced from the Trump Cartel explains why very little is getting done to help everyday Americans,” Jeffries declared in a letter announcing his House speakership bid. Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Democrats also promised investigations into the Trump administration, potentially complicating the President’s legislative agenda during his remaining two years in office.