Trump signals rightward shift after midterm losses and plans stricter immigration policies
Following decisive midterm elections where Republicans lost control of both congressional chambers, US President Donald Trump is steering his administration toward an uncompromising rightward shift. Claiming the country took a "giant step back in History" amid a stock market sell-off, Trump elevated hardline aide Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff, signaling a renewed crackdown on immigration and sharp resistance to the incoming Democratic majority. Trump also offered the post of press secretary to UFC president Dana White, seeking stability after Karoline Leavitt’s departure and Katie Zacharia’s five-day tenure.
The White House now faces imminent scrutiny as Democrats prepare to take over in January, having secured 54 Senate seats to Republicans' 44, with counting ongoing in Alaska and Mississippi. Incoming Democratic committee chairs Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin intend to launch investigations into Miller's immigration measures, Elon Musk's role in mass federal dismissals, and the business dealings of Jared Kushner and Donald Trump Jr. In response, Trump directed the Justice Department to examine Democrats—an effort Attorney General Todd Blanche suggested could proceed—while Republican James Comer announced an inquiry into Alaska's Senate contest involving Mary Peltola.
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