Jimmy Kimmel revels in Democrats' blue wave as party takes back control of Congress
Jimmy Kimmel celebrated Democrats sweeping the House and Senate, telling his audience that Trump got his "a--" handed to him in the midterms.
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To Bibi or Not to Bibi
Barry Deutsch A non-question. The post To Bibi or Not to Bibi appeared first on The Nation.
Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies at 75
John Frieda, the British celebrity hairstylist behind the Frizz Ease brand, has died, according to a statement posted to his Instagram on Tuesday.
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Credit Traders Make Big Post-Midterm Bet on Data-Center Slowdown
Credit investors are picking winners and losers from a Democratic sweep in US midterm elections this week, focusing on how slowing data center approvals will hurt the companies that develop the facilities, while potentially cutting into…
After US midterms, a weakened Trump may pose a greater threat to Europe
After the midterms, Europe will not get a weaker Trump but one who turns even more to global politics, warns US expert Josef Braml. Europe cannot wait this Trump out.
Riley Green drops acoustic 'Well Well Whiskey' performance on YouTube and fans can't get enough
Riley Green's new acoustic performance of "Well Well Whiskey" from his album "That's Just Me" has fans buzzing after its Tuesday YouTube drop.
Iran hails US voters rejecting war while Khamenei warns hostility won’t end
Iranian officials see Republican midterm losses in a positive light, but supreme leader says US policy will not shift.
Jim Jordan throws hat in ring for House minority leader as GOP picks up pieces after blue wave
Jim Jordan is calling GOP colleagues about leading House Republicans as minority leader, potentially setting up a clash with Speaker Mike Johnson.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker rolls out a Day One road map for Congress
Putting down a marker ahead of a potential presidential bid, Pritzker says the new Democratic Congress must swiftly advance an aggressive legislative agenda.
Ukrainian's 'not expecting drastic change in US policy' after midterms
Ukrainians do not expect the Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections is change much in regards to US policy on the war with Russia, or at least not quickly, says France 24's correspondent in Kyiv Emmanuelle Chaze. Ukraine's…
These Midterms Show That Trump Blew It
There was nothing inevitable about this comeuppance.
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China Keeps Faith in Trump Even as ‘Total Defeat’ Adds New Risks
As Chinese netizens pored over the wreckage of the Republican losses in the midterm US elections, the hashtag “Trump Total Defeat” went viral on microblogging platform Weibo, garnering more than 70 million views by Wednesday evening.
Burnham says 'world has an opportunity' to resolve Iran war after US midterms
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said that the “world has an opportunity now” to focus on resolving the Iran war and easing the cost of living following the midterm election results in the United States.
Abdul El-Sayed Becomes First Muslim Senator as Democrats Rout GOP Across the U.S. in Rebuke to Trump
In a stunning repudiation of President Trump, Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, flipping seven Senate seats: Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina. Meanwhile…
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What Does the Democrats’ Sweep Mean for India?
Democrats’ sweep of Congress could give India breathing room on trade, immigration and energy, although uncertainty still remains over President Donald Trump’s policies. Dan Strumpf explains what it could mean for ties with Washington…
A look back at how Trump's political decisions saw his approval rating plummet
Donald Trump's unpopularity has been cited as a major factor in the Democrats' sweeping victory in the midterms. The latest polls show Trump's approval rating has plummeted to 37.3%, down from 42% in his first midterm election. What were…
Voters Reject Trump’s Big Oil Agenda, Demand Affordable Energy and Accountability
In response to Tuesday's wave of Democratic victories, Elizabeth Bast, Executive Director at Oil Change Action, said: “Tonight voters send a clear message: They’re fed up with Trump’s agenda of fossil fuel giveaways, illegal and immoral…
Democratic socialist sweeps into DC mayor's office, signals openness to working with Trump
Janeese Lewis George won the Washington, D.C., mayoral race after Trump called her a "communist adherent" following her primary win earlier this year.
'A feeling of redemption': Young voters in Maine hail Democratic victory
Young voters in Portland, Maine, have welcomed the Democrats' sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections, with celebrations breaking out as results came in. Some described the outcome as a moment of redemption after years of…
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…
Rams QB’s wife complains the NFL screwed team out of a true bye week, worst TV quad box ever & Christmas beer
Screencaps, America's best daily column, dives into Kelly Stafford's bye week complaint and why Matthew Stafford's $400 million career dims sympathy.
Photos: Celebration and mourning as blue wave sweeps midterms
Joy and despair punctuated election watch parties overnight after a blue tsunami swept the country’s midterm elections.