The Economic Times

US midterm elections 2026: A new Congress could change Trump's legislative agenda; what house control means for Washington

US midterm elections 2026: Forecasts suggest that Democrats could clinch around 226 seats in the House during the 2026 midterm elections, while the Senate election is shaping up to be a tightly contested affair. This period will be pivotal for Congress as it navigates funding the government and raising the debt ceiling for President Trump.