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Historic midterm victories are sparking celebrations among voters from communities long underrepresented in American politics. This year’s elections brought a wave of historic firsts after projected victories from Abdul El-Sayed, the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, Keisha Lance Bottoms, the first Black woman elected governor in U.S. history, and Gina Hinojosa, the first Latina elected governor of Texas.

After the Democrats' sweeping midterm victories, CBS News’ @finnygo asked Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, a Democrat widely believed to have presidential ambitions for 2028, when he will decide whether to move forward with that decision.

TRUMP'S VETO POWER COULD BLOCK DEMOCRATIC AGENDA Despite sweeping midterm victories, Democrats lack the two-thirds majorities needed to override President Trump's vetoes. Trump can reject legislation within 10 days, excluding Sundays, while a pocket veto can permanently block a bill if Congress adjourns during that period. Trump has already signaled his intentions, posting a red “VETO” cap on Truth Social. However, Democrats can still use congressional oversight, investigations and legislative pressure to challenge the administration.

The Dow jumped more than 1,000 points following the Democrats' sweeping midterm victories, with all three of Wall Street's main indexes climbing close to or above 2% Read: