CNN This Morning

President Trump says he is willing to work with Democrats as they prepare to take control of Congress, even as he orders the Justice Department to look into Democrats investigating his administration ... Vice President JD Vance faces new questions about his standing as a potential 2028 successor to Trump after the GOP's midterm losses ... Democrats weigh a possible leadership shakeup as Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries face calls for generational change ... Stephen Miller begins his new role as White House Chief of Staff after replacing Susie Wiles.
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Republicans plot their path forward after losing control of the House and Senate, as the White House considers its remaining agenda and how to work with Democrats in a divided government. ... Democratic socialist Nithya Raman wins the Los Angeles mayor’s race, as the party debates the growing influence of its progressive wing. ... Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s landslide reelection victory fuels speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run.
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Voters rebuked President Trump's agenda and handed control of Congress to Democrats, shifting the focus to whether the party can deliver on promises to lower costs and tackle affordability.

JD Vance tries to put distance between himself and Trump as Republicans debate what went wrong and look ahead to the 2028 presidential race. ... After spending nearly $500 million backing Republican candidates, Elon Musk faces questions about what, if anything, he gained from the midterm elections. ... Democrats insist their priority is governing, not retribution, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could still face heightened scrutiny from the new congressional majority.
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Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress, with CNN projecting a 54-seat Senate majority and a sizable advantage in the House, while key races in Mississippi and Alaska remain too close to call. Dems notch stunning Senate wins in traditionally red states, including South Carolina, Texas, Iowa and Kansas, expanding their majority beyond pre-election expectations. Meanwhile, vote counting continues in Mississippi, where just dozens of votes separate Democratic challenger Scott Colom and Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, while Alaska's Senate race could hinge on ranked-choice voting.
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Americans cast their ballots in key races across the country as polls open on Election Day, with early voting already surpassing 2022 totals in dozens of states. Our early coverage includes:

** Voters explain the issues driving them to the polls, including health care, housing affordability and rising utility costs.

** A panel of political analysts discusses the final messages from both parties and what campaigns are emphasizing in the race's closing hours.

** The White House makes its closing case to voters as President Trump and his allies urge turnout while defending the administration's record.
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