US midterms live: Trump says Democrat victories not a 'hit on me'

What happened: Democrats won control of the U.S. Senate and House in the Nov. 3 midterms, according to media projections, flipping Republican Senate seats in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Kansas and Iowa. Why it matters: Control of both chambers leaves Trump facing a daunting final two years of his presidency, and he posted an image of a red hat reading "VETO." Senate control gives Democrats oversight powers including subpoenas and impeachment trials. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

Democrats won control of the U.S. Senate and House in the Nov. 3 midterms, according to media projections, flipping Republican Senate seats in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Kansas and Iowa.

Control of both chambers leaves Trump facing a daunting final two years of his presidency, and he posted an image of a red hat reading "VETO." Senate control gives Democrats oversight powers including subpoenas and impeachment trials.