2026 Senate midterm election results as Democrats win control, Schumer vows “legislative razor wire” against Trump

Updated on: November 4, 2026 / 1:36 PM EST / CBS News

Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso posted Wednesday on social media that he's "here for the fight" after the GOP lost the majority in the chamber. In the House, Speaker Mike Johnson told staffers on Wednesday morning that he will not run for minority leader, sources told CBS News, The current House whip, Tom Emmer of Minnesota, is already facing a challenge from Texas Republican Rep. August Pfluger.

"Republicans had a tough night last night," Barrasso wrote. "We lost great Senators in hard races. In Alaska and Mississippi, we continue to fight."

Barrasso said there are "clear lessons to be learned from the results," including that voters' "priorities must always come first."

Barrasso also vowed to "aggressively oppose terrible ideas that drive our country toward the socialism Democrats embrace." He said Republicans would focus on affordability and lowering prices.

President Trump is speaking to reporters from the construction site of the new White House ballroom in his first public appearance since Republicans lost control of the House and Senate.

Mr. Trump praised the new ballroom and helipad on the South Lawn of the White House, calling it a "thing…

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