Even in victory, Harris or Trump could earn a dubious prize: Hostile Congress

No matter who wins the White House, the next president is increasingly likely to face an unusual hurdle in their first days in office: a divided Congress. Each of the last five newly elected presidents has entered office with his party holding the majority in the House and Senate, opening the door for an aggressive agenda. But now, Democrats need a net gain of just four seats to reclaim the House majority, while Republicans need just one more flip, with two big opportunities in conservative states, to win back the Senate.

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