Democrats lay out plans to fight corruption once they take control of Congress
Democrats on Capitol Hill are wasting no time planning for what's next.
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Democrats take Senate control as Schumer faces leadership questions
Democrats won control of the US Senate in the Nov. 4 midterm elections, according to NPR and WGAL, which reported that the party flipped seats. NPR reported that Chuck Schumer described the Senate’s change as a generational remake, while Fox News said he expects to be re-elected majority leader despite opposition from five newly elected Democratic senators. Hindustan Times said progressives had put differences aside to win, while Breitbart reported that Peggy Flanagan called for Schumer to be replaced.
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