Trump says veto is his "ultimate power" as Democrats win both chambers

Before voting ended on Nov. 3, Donald Trump told CBS News about the presidential veto, according to the report. The Associated Press reported that Democrats won both the House and Senate, placing them in position to choose chamber leaders and direct committee work when the next Congress opens in January. Trump had told The New York Times that same day that he would accept the election results and cooperate with Democrats; after the election, he called CBS News to congratulate them and said he hoped for joint work. The Senate says the next Congress is set to begin Jan. 3, 2027. The report notes that a two-thirds majority in each chamber can override a presidential rejection of legislation. EconoTimes had reported that 70% of Americans doubted Trump would accept a midterm loss.