Democrats projected to control House and Senate as Republicans blame Trump administration after midterms

Projections released on Thursday indicate that Democrats are on track to win 247 seats in the House of Representatives and 54 seats in the Senate, giving the party control of both chambers when the new Congress convenes in January. The tally for Republicans stands at 147 House seats and 44 Senate seats, though final counts may take several weeks.

The election results have sparked reports of internal conflict within the Trump administration. Sources say President Donald Trump asked advisors whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should be removed, and Vice President JD Vance and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles are also mentioned as part of the turmoil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is said to be on “resignation watch,” according to sources, a claim the White House has denied.

In an Oval Office appearance, President Trump defended Hegseth, stating, "Pete Hegseth has done a fantastic job."

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee president Heather Williams said the party’s gains in state legislatures represent the strongest position in nearly two decades, adding that defending the new seats will be crucial for redistricting and voting-rights issues.

Republican Rep. Marlin Stutzman called for staff changes in the White House, telling Newsmax, "I think there should be some heads rolling from the White House right now."

The midterm outcomes have also prompted commentary from former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who described the election as a major blow to the Trump era, though his remarks were made on a personal podcast and not as an official statement.