Democrats Gain Control of Congress in 2026 Midterms

The Democratic Party gained control of the U.S. Congress following the 2026 midterm elections. This shift in power has led to immediate calls for the 120th Congress to implement a series of aggressive reforms and accountability measures.

Proposed legislative priorities include banning the president and members of Congress from trading individual stocks, establishing a wealth tax on billionaires, and reforming anti-monopoly and labor laws. Additionally, advocates are urging the party to reverse Medicaid cuts and restore subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.

On the investigative front, there are demands for the new majority to probe the Department of Justice's actions under the administration of Donald Trump. These targets include U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and lawyers Alina Habba and Jeanine Pirro. Further proposals include subpoenaing Jared Kushner to investigate reports of payments received from foreign governments.