Jeffries vows affordability focus as Democrats sweep both chambers of Congress

Hakeem Jeffries, set to become the first Black Speaker, has promised an affordability agenda after Democrats won control of Congress in Tuesday's midterms.

• Democrats swept control of both chambers on Tuesday, flipping Republican strongholds including Texas, South Carolina and Maine.
• Jeffries said Democrats expect at least 255 House seats once all vote counts are final.
• Jeffries said Democrats will "govern on affordability," pledging legislation to reverse sharp Medicaid cuts enacted in July 2025.
• Jeffries said Democrats will investigate the Trump administration's dealings with corporate executives but stopped short of calling for a third impeachment.