Weekend Edition: 2026 Midterm Election Fallout: Democratic Sweep, Trump’s Final Two Years & the Next Congress

This weekend, we bring you three conversations from this past week's Washington Journal, examining the fallout from Tuesday's electoral earthquake and what Democrats' sweeping victories mean for the future of Washington.

First, University of Virginia Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato breaks down the size and scope of the Democratic wave, how it came together, and what the results tell us about the political landscape.

Then, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts discusses what the election results mean for the conservative agenda in the next Congress and the challenges facing President Trump during his final two years in office.

And finally, Progressive Change Campaign Committee Co-Founder Adam Green looks at how Democrats can turn their electoral victories into a governing agenda, and what priorities the party should pursue in the new Congress.

Three perspectives on a consequential election — and what comes next for both parties.

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