House Democrats prepare to take the reins as balance of power shifts
Winning the majority in the House Tuesday night gave Democrats the power to set the agenda in the lower chamber
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Pelosi vows "bipartisanship" after Democrats take the House
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is now in line to be the next speaker of the House when the new Congress meets
Voters who may oppose Trump don't really support impeaching him
Over half of voters don't think that Congress should impeach and remove Trump from office
Investigations. Gridlock. Executive orders. Here's what to expect in Washington
President Trump will find it much harder to accomplish legislative goals like a second wave of tax cuts
Midterm elections analysis
Democrats are projected to flip more than two dozen Republican-held House seats in the midterm elections, but Republicans were able to strengthen their hold on the Senate. CBSN political contributor Caitlin Huey-Burns explains how big of a factor President Trump was in the midterms and what a divided Congress means for the U.S. government.
What midterm results mean for Dems, GOP
Democrats gaining control of the House means a divided Congress, and new challenges for President Trump's agenda. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran joined CBSN to break down what last night's election results mean.
Newly elected, Ilhan Omar wants to be a check on rhetoric of fear
Ilhan Omar is one of two Muslim American women elected last night to the House of Representatives, making history
Mitch McConnell: "We had a very good day"
Senate majority leader holds news conference after Republicans succeeded in holding their majority in the Senate
Nevada Democrat Jacky Rosen flips Senate seat
The only Senate seat picked up by Democrats so far is in the battleground state of Nevada. First-term congresswoman Jacky Rosen defeated Republican Sen. Dean Heller in one of the closest contests from the midterms. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Key factors that helped Democrats take House
Midterm voters reported their top issue was health care, especially among Democrats. It was mentioned by about twice as many voters overall as immigration, the top issue for Republicans. Anthony Mason reports on some of the other key findings from our exit polling.
Dems take control of House, GOP holds Senate
An overwhelming voter turnout in this year's midterm elections gave both parties something to celebrate. The new Congress will be divided, with Democrats leading the House and Republicans in charge of the Senate. This means President Trump's agenda will face new challenges. Nancy Cordes reports.
Massive turnout in the midterm election
CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the issues that helped Republicans hold control of the Senate and Democrats take control of the House.
GOP's DeSantis wins Florida governor's race
The Democratic Party's effort to make history in the Florida governor's race fell short, with Ron DeSantis defeating Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum by less than 60,000 votes. In the Senate race, Sen. Bill Nelson is trailing Republican Gov. Rick Scott by 38,000 votes, and there may have to be a recount. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Trump boasts "tremendous success" in midterms
For Republicans, the outcome of the midterm election was better than many expected. President Trump thanked his supporters for a "tremendous success" in spite of Democrats taking control of the House. Major Garrett reports.
Georgia governor’s race still undecided
Democrats in the midterm election found success in the races for governor. They flipped at least four governorships, two of them in states that voted for President Trump in 2016. Georgia’s high-profile governor’s race is still undecided. Mark Strassmann reports.
As U.S. allies and rivals react, how might midterm results impact them?
Democrats' winning House majority could bring new scrutiny of Trump's foreign policy and business ties, but many abroad predict little change in tack
Will House Democrats impeach Trump?
With Democrats winning a House majority in the midterms, they now control the body with the power to impeach the president
Texas county to keep polls open an hour later
A judge has ruled that a key county in Texas needs to keep polls open an hour later. It could impact the tight Senate race between Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke. CBS News correspondents Omar Villafranca and Adriana Diaz join CBSN with more.
Mitt Romney wins Utah Senate bid
Former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has won his bid for Senate in Utah. He faced off against Democrat Jenny Wilson.
Mikie Sherill wins New Jersey's 11th district
Democrat Mikie Sherill, a former Navy pilot, has won New Jersey's 11th congressional district, flipping another seat for Democrats. The district had been represented by a Republican since 1985.
Ted Cruz wins tough Senate race
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz won his bid for reelection Tuesday night, fending off a strong challenge from Democrat Beto O'Rourke. O'Rourke energized Democrats in the state, but Cruz got backing from President Trump in the red state. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has the latest from Cruz's election night celebration.
Ted Cruz gives victory speech after close win
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz won a narrow victory against Democrat Beto O'Rourke Tuesday night. He addressed supporters after clinching the win, saying he represents "every Texan." Watch his remarks.
Stacey Abrams vows to get every voted counted
Georgia Republican Brian Kemp is leading Democrat Stacey Abrams in the race for governor. But in a speech to supporters, Abrams vowed that "every vote is counted" before calling the race.
Key takeaways from the 2018 midterm elections
It was a night of historic firsts, big wins for both parties
House Intel: Post-midterms, how much can the committee change?
Congressional leaders will face a pivotal choice about the committee's membership and its mandate. Both may determine its reputation and define its character for years to come
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