Democrats win House majority with Trump approval at historic low

CBS News, Fox News and PBS NewsHour report that Democrats have won the House of Representatives, a result that gives the party a check on President Donald Trump for his last two years in office. PBS NewsHour, relying on the Associated Press, says Democrats took the Senate too, with Susan Collins of Maine losing to Troy Jackson, and attributes the mood to anger over prices, the Iran war and corruption worries.

CBS News says about 75 House races remain undecided, though it projected Brian Fitzpatrick's loss to Bob Harvie in Pennsylvania. Mike Lawler said he had conceded to Cait Conley, but CBS News has not projected that contest, citing counting delays in Westchester County. Fox News adds that its Decision Desk saw Republicans lose ground with Hispanic, young, independent and rural voters.

In a statement obtained by Fox News, Robert Garcia, the likely next House Oversight chairman, said "Lawyer up." PBS NewsHour says Democrats may pursue investigations of administration officials and Trump's family finances, and impeachment is not ruled out. Trump said voters disliked the candidates, promised vetoes, and told Fox News he would accept the results.

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