Democrats, retaking House majority, aim to derail Trump's agenda

What happened: CBS News projects Democrats will win enough House seats to take the majority early next year, ending four years of a narrow Republican majority and setting up investigations of the Trump administration. Key numbers: Why it matters: With subpoena power in January, House Democrats plan investigations into the president's family business dealings, immigration enforcement, the Epstein scandal, pardons and Washington construction projects. Democrats could also use spending authority to pressure officials. Hakeem Jeffries is in line to become the first Black speaker of the House.

CBS News projects Democrats will win enough House seats to take the majority early next year, ending four years of a narrow Republican majority and setting up investigations of the Trump administration.

With subpoena power in January, House Democrats plan investigations into the president's family business dealings, immigration enforcement, the Epstein scandal, pardons and Washington construction projects. Democrats could also use spending authority to pressure officials. Hakeem Jeffries is in line to become the first Black speaker of the House.