Trump congratulates Democrats after dominant midterms, says he looks forward to working with them

What happened: President Donald Trump congratulated Democrats after midterm losses for Republicans and said he looked forward to working with them. The Fox News Decision Desk projected Democratic victories giving the party control of both the House and Senate. Why it matters: Trump said he would use his veto power to block Democratic legislation and suggested vetoes could push Democrats to negotiate. He attributed Republican losses in part to his absence from the ballot. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

President Donald Trump congratulated Democrats after midterm losses for Republicans and said he looked forward to working with them. The Fox News Decision Desk projected Democratic victories giving the party control of both the House and Senate.

Trump said he would use his veto power to block Democratic legislation and suggested vetoes could push Democrats to negotiate. He attributed Republican losses in part to his absence from the ballot.