Donald Trump has attacked the Democrats amid speculation they could investigate him after regaining control of the House of Representatives.

The Democrats took back the House in the midterm elections, meaning the president now faces a much tougher time putting his agenda into action.

A Democrat-controlled House also has the power to impeach him, but such a move will likely only happen if Robert Mueller finds strong evidence of criminality following his inquiry into alleged collusion between Mr Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and Russia.

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! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 7, 2018

The president tweeted: "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."

He added: "Two can play that game!"


Mr Trump has taken heart from the fact the Republicans managed to keep control of the upper house, known as the Senate.

He claimed the Republicans had achieved a "big victory", adding "now we can all get back to work and get things done!"

Earlier he tweeted: "Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!"

Mr Trump also quoted tweets from television pundits praising him, including one who referred to the president as the "magic man".

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said Americans have "had enough of division", declaring: "Tomorrow will be a new day in America."

A blue takeover of Congress would have been a disaster for the president - and increased the chances of his opponents launching efforts to remove him from office through impeachment.

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But as the dust settles on the elections, which are viewed as a referendum on the sitting president, Mr Trump will likely be breathing a sigh of relief.

Despite waves of losses in the House there were bright spots to celebrate for the Republicans in the Senate.

Ted Cruz held off the challenge of Beto O'Rourke in Texas, while the party unseated the Democratic incumbents in Florida, Indiana, North Dakota and Missouri.

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However, Democrats will view House victories in states like Florida, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Minnesota as cause for optimism as they prepare to hold the president to account in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election.

The party will also welcome a number of victories in the races for state governor - with wins over the Republicans in Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Maine and New Mexico.

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This election cycle - which had a record number of women elected to the House and an unprecedented number of candidates of colour standing - also saw a number of firsts.

Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, who are both Democrats, will be the first Muslim women to serve in Congress.

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Deb Haaland (New Mexico) and Sharice Davids (Kansas) will serve as the first two Native American women in Congress.

In Colorado, Jared Polis will be the country's first openly gay governor.

Massachusetts has its first black congresswoman - Ayanna Pressley winning the state's seventh district.

Meanwhile, Arizona and Tennessee both elected the first female senators in state history.