# Behind Democrats’ historic midterm win and what it means for Congress

https://mins.news/en/video/129972

- NBC News, 2026-11-05 02:12 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdYuWsbsTSc

> After Democrats’ historic sweep on Tuesday, NBC News political correspondents discuss what comes next for Congress, including historic firsts, why Donald Trump is brushing off the GOP’s major loss, and how the Republican YOLO caucus may approach the lame-duck session.

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