Radical socialist wing's huge night reveals ascending clout within Democratic Party
Democratic Socialists of America candidates won or led in two of three races on Tuesday, spanning Berkeley rent boards to congressional seats.
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Turek Wins Iowa Senate Seat in Key Democratic Pickup
Democrat Josh Turek flipped a Republican-held seat in Iowa’s US Senate race, delivering a major pickup for Democrats who now hold at least 54 seats in the Senate, with just Alaska and Mississippi still unresolved. Skylar Woodhouse reports…
Police urged to investigate London event advertising settlement-linked Israeli agency
Police urged to investigate London event advertising settlement-linked Israeli agency Submitted by Imran Mulla on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 11:23 Activists protested at the World Travel Market event, which began on Tuesday and is advertising the…
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US midterms voters said: enough is enough. Is this the beginning of the end for Trump?
With Democrats in power, Trump may be under siege and lose his dominance over the Republican party – but his id will relish at the prospect of fighting US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Tell us: what do you want to know about the…
Blue wave sweeps across America: 'In 1974, we had Watergate babies, now we have Iran War babies'
Stuart Norval welcomes France 24 International Affairs Editor Philip Turle and Hind Ziane, Geopolitical analyst and founder / CEO of Genpo. "In 1974, we had the Watergate babies. Now we have the Iran War babies," remarks Ziane with this…
Headlines for November 4, 2026
Voters Deliver Stunning Rebuke of Trump with Democrats Regaining Control of Congress, Historic Night in Texas as Democrats Win Senate Seat and Governorship, Progressive Michigan Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Elected First Muslim Senator…
Trump’s Midterms Nightmare
What does it look like for a president to morph into a lame duck in real time? Look no further than Donald Trump’s Truth Social account on election night, where, in the midst of ordering Cheesecake Factory delicacies for the White House…
India builds deep-sea capacity in bet on critical minerals future
Striving to keep up with regional competitors, India has built up its ocean mining capacity - despite a push by 46 countries and marine scientists for a precautionary pause The post India builds deep-sea capacity in bet on critical…
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Democrats Deliver a Big Blue Bludgeoning
The party’s midterm victory reshapes the political landscape.
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Democrats Win Control of Congress, Stocks Rally, More
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Iranian officials gloat as US voters deal blow to Trump
By Parisa Hafezi Nov 4 (Reuters) - Iran's government savoured the stinging rebuke delivered to Donald Trump in the midterm elections, declaring voters had rejected the war launched by the US president even as Tehran remained on high alert…
UK Supreme Court hears appeal against Palestine Action’s proscription
Rights activists say UK decision against Palestine Action is a 'misuse of terrorism powers'.
From Texas to Kansas, 6 stunning midterm results that upended the political map
Democrats flipped seven Senate seats in a 2026 midterm referendum on Trump, ousting Susan Collins and defeating Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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US midterm elections 2026 live updates: Democrats take control of Congress in major setback for Trump
Democrats flip seven Senate seats in Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Maine, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina; ‘blue wave’ rejects Trump’s agenda Track live results from all 50 states Full report: Democrats win control of Congress in ‘blue…
World reacts to Democrats' midterm elections victory
From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win on Wednesday, as foreign powers weigh up how a flipped Congress will impact international relations.
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Trump blamed Fox News for Republican losses even as network’s hosts went easy on him
Fox News pundits hardly criticized the US president in midterms coverage but Trump was still quick to cast blame In the weeks leading up to Tuesday’s midterm elections, Donald Trump made clear that he would place some blame on his favorite…
Trump’s EPA Will Abandon Efforts to Limit Air Pollution From Factory Farms
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Environmental Protection Agency late last week announced it would end a 20-plus-year effort to develop methods…
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins election to U.S. Senate from Michigan
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will become first Muslim U.S. senator.
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Israel’s President Will Start Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government
President Isaac Herzog will meet with party leaders over the next two days to decide whether to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or rivals the first chance at forming a coalition.
Democrats seize full control of Congress. And, which candidates made history last night
Democrats have won the House and the Senate, taking full control of Congress for the first time since 2023. And history was made in several states. Here's what happened last night.
Blue Wave
The Democratic Party will control both houses of Congress through 2028, with a commanding majority in the House of Representatives, another commanding majority in the Senate, and signal victories in governor’s mansions, state legislatures…
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US Midterms: Senate Seats Turn Blue in Texas, Kansas
Democrats swept into power in Congress, winning at least 228 House seats, well above the 218 needed for a majority. After scoring multiple wins in traditional Republican strongholds, Democrats now hold at least 54 seats in the Senate, with…
A Blue Wave
In a rebuke to President Trump, the Democrats flipped both the Senate and the House.
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US midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states
With many seats still to come in, the Democrats have taken control of the Senate, House and several key governorships. Find live updating results in full here US midterm elections – live updates The US legislature, Congress, has two…