Democrats are in disarray days after former President Donald Trump soundly defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, a romp that could result in Republicans controlling not just the White House but also both chambers of Congress.

Donald Trump is set to return to the White House in a political comeback for the ages. That reality, following the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris, is forcing the Democratic Party — and its progressive and moderate wings — to once again reassess its future.

Democrats say they need a fresh start after President-elect Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Vice President Harris, which saw him sweep the swing states, narrow Democratic margins in various blue states and win over key parts of the electorate.

It’s quite possible Democrats could gain seats there, and it’s still within the realm of possibility that they could flip the GOP-controlled chamber. It would be a consolation prize, sure. But it would be a substantial one that would give Democrats a major check on President-elect Donald Trump’s and the GOP’s grip on power.

Democrats’ hopes for a powerful check on Donald Trump by controlling the US House are fading, with Republicans increasingly confident they will hold unified control in Washington ahead of next year’s big fights over tax cuts and spending.

Once viewed as a potential savior for the Democratic Party after Joe Biden 's reelection campaign stalled, Kamala Harris and her supporters are reckoning with a profound rejection by American voters in this year's presidential election.

By Nandita Bose, Jarrett Renshaw, Gabriella Borter and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Anger and soul-searching took hold of the Democratic Party on Wednesday, after Vice President Kamala Harris suffered an election loss that left some party officials and voters dumbfounded.