CBS projects Democrats on track for largest House majority in nearly 20 years

November 4 — According to Gelonghui, CBS News projects that Democrats have won control of the U.S. House of Representatives, ending Republicans' unified control of both chambers of Congress since the start of Trump's second term. According to projections from the CBS News elections analysis unit, Democrats are on track to win the largest House majority in nearly 20 years. After retaking the House, Democrats will be able to lead congressional committee investigations, conduct oversight of the government, and block the advancement of some of Trump's legislative agenda.