Progressive Power Surge? How Democrats’ Left Wing Is Reshaping Congress After the Blue Wave | N18G

Democrats swept the 2026 midterms, flipping both the House and the Senate, and now one big question is dominating Washington: who will drive the party’s agenda? The Congressional Progressive Caucus expects at least 25 new members, progressive winners in places like New York and Michigan are making headlines, and the party is promising action on costs, corruption, tariffs, and the Iran war. But moderates and Blue Dogs also had a huge night.