Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress and gained full control of additional state governments in elections held last week, according to the reports. The state-level gains could put Democrats closer to pursuing a way to bypass the Electoral College in presidential contests, the Washington Post reported.
Fox News said the congressional results shifted control of Congress and noted that lawmakers still must fund the government and pass the annual defense bill during the lame-duck session. Its report said the next test for Democratic leaders begins in January. The Washington Post said efforts to sidestep the Electoral College would still face challenges.