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The trend is unmistakable: In almost all the world’s industrialized countries — and in many developing countries, too — governments' vote shares decreased.

From a narrow House Republican majority to new leadership in the Senate to Democrats' response to Trump 2.0, here are the major questions hanging over the new year.

Another funding bill. A debt limit extension. Major party-line bills on immigration and taxes. Nominations. Trump tried to push Congress to take the debt ceiling off his plate but failed.

Republicans say Trump’s victory sets the table with opportunities to expand their majority in 2026. Democrats believe their downballot wins outline a playbook to flip the chamber.

The Republican senator from Iowa faces some criticism from Iowa activists. Her Senate seat is up in the 2026 election.

Stay up to date on the latest developments from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill with exclusive reporting and analysis from NBC News’ politics team.