What happens next in Congress, and what actually changes for everyday Americans? After 20 years serving in the U.S. Navy submarine force, I've seen Washington change hands while the mission of serving America continued. In this video, I'm looking beyond election-night headlines to explain what the midterm election results really mean for the country. From the new Congress taking office in January 2027 to government spending, veterans' benefits, agriculture, and the economy, there are important questions Americans should be asking. Some Americans are celebrating the election results. Others are disappointed. But regardless of who won, the country still has to function. We'll discuss what changes immediately, what stays the same, and why the weeks following an election can be just as important as Election Day itself. No political shouting. Just one Navy veteran's perspective on America, leadership, and what comes next. **CHAPTERS** 00:00 – 2026 Midterm Elections: What Happens Next? 01:15 – What Do the Midterm Election Results Actually Change? 02:45 – When Does the New Congress Take Office in 2027? 04:15 – How Will the Midterms Affect Government Spending? 05:45 – What Happens to Veterans Benefits and VA Funding? 07:15 – How Could the Election Affect Farmers and Agriculture? 08:45 – Will the Midterm Elections Affect the Economy? 10:15 – What I Learned Serving Under Different Presidents 12:00 – What Americans Should Watch After Election Day 13:15 – The Country's Mission Doesn't Change **ABOUT BEN DYKES** I'm Ben Dykes, a 20-year U.S. Navy submarine veteran sharing my perspective on America, military service, leadership, and the issues affecting everyday Americans. Subscribe for straightforward conversations without the cable-news noise. #MidtermElections #Election2026 #Congress #BenDykes ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: Welcome to the Ben Dykes channel. After 20 years serving aboard U.S. Navy nuclear submarines, I stepped away from the constant noise and media outrage to