Democrats win Congress majorities, but Trump signals heavy use of his veto

Summary

Democrats have secured 54 seats in the incoming Senate, according to AP projections, and are leading in two tight races in Mississippi and Alaska that have not been called. In the House, they have won 254 seats, with several race calls still pending. Neither party will have a large enough majority to override a presidential veto alone. President Trump has teased plans to use his veto liberally: he posted a "VETO" hat image on election night, a similar hat appeared on the Resolute Desk at a Thursday signing ceremony, and he told Fox News that Democrats "can send over, you know, 50 different great bills" which he would send back with a veto. The White House said Trump is "willing to work with anyone," while adding that Democrats pursuing "radical left policies" would be working against the American people. Axios notes that Trump could use veto threats to force negotiation or halt legislation, but vetoing popular bills carries its own risks.

Timeline

1. Axios

   10 Nov 2026, 10:10 UTCSource ↗

   Axios reports that Democrats have won 54 Senate seats and 254 House seats so far, and that Trump has teased using his veto power liberally to impede the Democratic agenda, with the White House saying it is willing to work with anyone.