Democrats Ride Blue Tsunami as Republicans Point Fingers After Midterm Rout
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Democrats take both chambers
Democrats continued to add House victories as Republicans argued over their party’s historic midterm losses. Luz Rivas in California, Sam Forstag in Montana and Shannon Taylor in Virginia were among those projected to win.
Blame grows inside administration
The election results come amid reported turmoil within the Trump administration, where insiders are said to be seeking responsibility for the losses and someone to blame. Sources familiar with the matter told The Independent that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was on “resignation watch.” The White House denied the report.
Hegseth faces fresh scrutiny
President Donald Trump told ABC News’ Jonathan Karl on Thursday that he had “every intention” of keeping Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon. Trump also said he had received calls from people unhappy with Hegseth, while adding that he did not understand why. Hegseth is also facing questions over whether the Iran war was a bad decision, according to the report.
Republicans urged to regroup
Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, posted a message on X urging Republicans to “keep the faith, and get back to work” after the midterm losses. She issued the appeal on behalf of Turning Point USA. Separately, a man named William Clark, 28, was arrested after allegedly making a finger-gun gesture toward a National Guard service member near the White House on Monday evening, an affidavit obtained by The Hill said.
Key points
- Democrats are projected to win 247 House seats, compared with 147 for Republicans.
- The White House denied a report that Marco Rubio was on “resignation watch.”
- Donald Trump said he intended to keep Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon.