1/ Democrats won back the House for the first time in eight years, picking up at least 27 seats to give the party a check on Trump and the GOP’s economic policy. “Tomorrow will be a new day in America,� Nancy Pelosi said in a victory speech. “Today is more than about Democrats and Republicans. It’s about restoring the Constitution’s checks and balances to the Trump administration.� Some key races are still too close to call as of Wednesday morning. (Washington Post / New York Times / Politico / CNBC)

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, the pro-Russia Republican incumbent, lost to Democrat Harley Rouda in California’s 48th House district. (Daily Beast / New York Times)

The Nevada brothel owner who died last month won in the race for Nevada’s 36th Assembly District. County officials will appoint a Republican to take his place in the seat. (NBC News)

Trump described the midterm election as “great� for Republicans, but vowed to turn the tables on Democrats who investigate him and his administration. “If the Democrats think they are going to waste Taxpayer Money investigating us at the House level, then we will likewise be forced to consider investigating them for all of the leaks of Classified Information, and much else, at the Senate level. Two can play that game!� Trump tweeted. Mitch McConnell cautioned Democrats against engaging in “presidential harassment.� (Washington Post)

If the Democrats think they are going to waste Taxpayer Money investigating us at the House level, then we will likewise be forced to consider investigating them for all of the leaks of Classified Information, and much else, at the Senate level. Two can play that game!

2/ Republicans increased their majority in the Senate, building on their one-seat majority in the chamber by winning Democratic seats in Indiana, North Dakota and Missouri. (New York Times / The Guardian / Washington Post)

Ted Cruz narrowly defeated Beto O’Rourke. With 99% of precincts reporting, Cruz had 50.9%, or 4,228,832 votes, and O’Rourke had 48.3%, or 4,015,082 votes. (...