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A new Democratic majority in Congress could pressure the president to end the war in Iran. But it will be harder for them to directly affect fuel prices, which are tied to a complex international oil market.

Republican control of the Texas State Board of Education had steadily increased over the last few cycles, but Democrats doubled their seats on the board this year, taking a narrow majority.

Beyond Hinojosa and Talarico, Democrats are sending a host of elected public school advocates and educators to the state capitol next year.

Democrats said Wednesday morning that they’ve flipped enough state legislative seats to carry the Texas House — something that appeared out of reach headed into election night.

Democrats will have the ability to subpoena records and compel individuals to testify. The Epstein files, Elon Musk, the Iran war and Trump's business interests may all come under the microscope.

From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats' big win as foreign powers weigh how a flipped Congress will affect international relations.

The magnitude of the Democrats' outcome was always a possibility, but the depth and breadth of their victories were jaw-dropping.

As election results rolled in on Tuesday night, San Antonians rolled into the downtown streets honking, cheering and waving signs and flags.

In a highly competitive Washington congressional race, the incumbent Democrat has angered part of her party base and the Trump-backed Republican challenger faces backlash against the party in power.

Today the Democratic Party is out of power and generally unpopular. Even so, Democrats are expecting to see a "blue wave" this midterm because of a sagging economy, the war with Iran and affordability issues. Democratic strategist Adam Jentleson argues the Democratic Party can again become the dominant political power if they expand their appeal and build a wider coalition.