Politics
Trump says US took 'giant step back' after midterm losses
The Guardian reports the administration appears set to press ahead, with Stephen Miller starting as chief of staff on Monday.
The short version
- Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections.[The Guardian]
- Trump said the US took a giant step back, and his administration appears set to press ahead.[The Guardian]
- Stephen Miller will start as White House chief of staff Monday, and Trump offered the press secretary job to Dana White.[The Guardian]
- Attorney General Todd Blanche said investigations of Democrats planning oversight could be coming, but none are confirmed.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- Trump claimed the US took a giant step back in the election, citing a sharp sell-off in global markets.[The Guardian]
- Republicans lost control of both chambers of US Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections.[The Guardian]
- Stephen Miller will begin as White House chief of staff on Monday.[The Guardian]
- Trump offered the White House press secretary job to Dana White, CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[The Guardian]
- Attorney General Todd Blanche told CNN's State of the Union on Sunday that there 'could be' investigations into Democrats planning oversight of the administration.[The Guardian]
- Democrats had won 54 Senate seats to Republicans' 44, with 33 of 35 Senate races called.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- Two Senate races had not been called, so the final Senate split is not yet settled.[The Guardian]
- Trump's description of the election as a giant step back is his own characterization, not an established finding.[The Guardian]
- Blanche's remark on possible investigations was conditional, and the reporting does not confirm any investigation has been opened.[The Guardian]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.