Democrat leaders hail midterm election success
The top Democrats in the two chambers of US Congress have been hailing their party’s resounding victory in the midterms.
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Democratic leaders reflect on midterm results and what's next for the party
Democratic party leaders and political analysts spoke with Morning Edition about the results of the midterm elections, the effects of mid-decade redistricting efforts, and the next steps for the party.
Vance courting disgruntled Trump voters to form ‘new right’ alliance after Republican bloodbath, sources say
JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the GOP's midterm losses and laid out four tasks he says will bring disaffected Republican voters back to the party.
U.S. stocks surge, and the Dow soars 1,500 points as Brent oil's price drops below $95 per barrel
U.S. stocks are soaring Wednesday after President Donald Trump's party lost its sole control of Washington in the midterm elections.
Democratic Congress could test decades of US support for Israel
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Democrats’ takeover of Congress and growing Republican unease over Israel could trigger the biggest reassessment of US support for its closest Middle East ally in decades, after an…
It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave
Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans. In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains.
Trump’s second-term playbook: Fake news, AI and attacks on his critics
Donald Trump could be credited with popularising the term "fake news", but his own presidency has been riddled with numerous false claims, conspiracy theories and misleading content. In this special fact-checking segment, Vedika Bahl…
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As Stocks Rebound, What Are Analysts Watching Now?
Global stock markets erased a selloff sparked by a Democratic sweep of the US Congress, as uncertainty surrounding the midterms faded. What are analysts watching now? Bloomberg's Charlie Wells explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
Democrats won on affordability. Whether they can deliver it is a different story.
Democrats won historic electoral victories on a pledge to make life more affordable, an issue that united voters across political and demographic divides.
US midterm elections 2026: Record number of hijabis elected to statewide and national offices
US midterm elections 2026: Record number of hijabis elected to statewide and national offices Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 16:04 There's a distinct difference when an American lawmaker is so visibly Muslim, given the…
Ravens acquire Jacoby Brissett from Cardinals after injuries to both Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley: report
The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly acquiring Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals, but undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano will start Thursday against the Jacksonville Jaguars
Anthony Zurcher: Midterm carnage weakens Trump but he still wields power for now
Trump has given conflicting messages about how he might deal with Democrats in Congress after his party's resounding defeat.
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Trump boasts about ‘magnificent’ ballroom day after Republican rout
US president rhapsodized about ballroom features for more than 20 minutes, with no mention of Democrats’ ‘blue wave’ Less than 24 hours after suffering historic party losses in the US midterm elections, Donald Trump gathered reporters and…
7 top-rated meat thermometers to end overcooked dinners
Make sure your chicken, beef and pork aren’t undercooked or overcooked by using one of these top-rated meat thermometers.
Scandal-Plagued Nevada Republican David Flippo Loses Nevada House Race
Since being established in 1982, Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District has never sent a Democrat to Washington. When Republican Rep. Mark Amodei announced earlier this year that he was retiring after representing the northern Nevada district…
Fox News/NORC Study: Voters look to 2028 focused on the economy
As the 2028 race for the White House looms, grocery prices, gas costs and healthcare top what voters want newly elected officials to tackle first.
Whoopi Goldberg warns Democrats to 'take care of business' after midterm wins
Whoopi Goldberg delivered a blunt warning to Democrats on "The View" after their midterm sweep, demanding they focus on taking care of business and avoid infighting.
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Trump’s wealth dented after Democrats trounce Republicans in midterms
Trump Media stock and WLFI coin saw declines but he is still $2.7bn wealthier than when he won election in 2024 Donald Trump’s wealth is falling along with his political fortunes. Tradeable investment assets that helped make the president…
Political strategists react to Democrats flipping House, Senate
Republican strategist Mark Bednar and Democratic strategist Hyma Moore weigh in on Democrats' stunning performance in the 2026 midterm elections.
Winners, losers, the EU: Five takeaways from the US midterms
Donald Trump's Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections, with the Democrats wresting control of Congress. What does this mean for US politics and the world?
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A Trump Reckoning
The results from the U.S. midterm elections could be the beginning of the end of the Trump era.
Is AIPAC Okay?
After every election in recent memory, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has spent a day or two congratulating its endorsed candidates on their wins. The massive pro-Israel lobby group spent over $80 million on this…
Navajo voters hop tractors, make extraordinary efforts to vote after widespread flooding
Four weeks of flooding washed out roads and sent thousands fleeing their homes on the Navajo Reservation. But many worked hard to get to polling places and voting day became part of the recovery process.
Eagles bench Tanner McKee for Joe Milton two days after giving him vote of confidence: report
The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly benched Tanner McKee for Joe Milton despite coach Nick Sirianni giving McKee a vote of confidence on Monday.