Maryland's Gov. Wes Moore on Democratic victories, goals for state
Maryland Governor Wes Moore successfully defended his seat against Republican challenger Dan Cox. Moore shares his reaction to major Democratic midterm wins.
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US midterm elections: 'Maybe the best colour for Texas is purple'
Texas flipped blue following the US midterm elections, marking a historic shift for a state that hasn't been led by Democrats in decades. The legacy of prolonged Republican leadership has left a lasting mark, but as Democrat James Talarico…
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Democrats ready Trump probes and affordability measures
Even with control of both the Senate and the House, Democratic legislation could still be obstructed by presidential veto
GOP Rep. María Elvira Salazar Has a Narrow Lead in Miami’s District 27
María Elvira Salazar, the Republican Congresswoman who has represented District 27 in Miami since 2021 and is one of the few GOP lawmakers this election cycle who spoke out against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, appears…
We Need a Socialist Congressional Caucus
Though still a small minority, socialists will soon have more members in Congress than they ever have before. A socialist caucus can help them build their power.
In the Midterms, America Rebuked Trump’s Authoritarianism
The reaction of the bulk of the American people to the cruelty and authoritarianism they’ve seen in the last two years has been abject disgust. They voted like it in the midterms.
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Spain’s deadly train crashes have damaged public confidence in the system
Pedro Sánchez and his socialist-led coalition government are racing to rebuild trust ahead of a snap election, but the task they face is immense • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here A week ago today, for the…
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CoreWeave Bonds Hit Lows as Texas Data Centers in Crosshairs
CoreWeave Inc.’s bonds tumbled on Wednesday, in some cases to new lows, after Democratic candidates in favor of slowing down data-center construction won a number of gubernatorial races, including in Texas.
US markets rise as Democrats sweep midterm elections
Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 open higher after Democrats take control and Trump accepts results.
Majority of Americans broadly reject socialist ideology even as far left surges to power
The Fox News Voter Poll finds 54% view socialism unfavorably, yet 69% say the economy favors the wealthy, revealing a striking political tension.
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Sky News reporter responds after heated El-Sayed confrontation: ‘Disappointing’
A Sky News reporter who clashed with Abdul El-Sayed as the first polls closed in the US midterm elections has spoken out after the heated exchange.
Extended interview: Governor-elect Rob Sand on winning over Republican voters and leading Iowa
Rob Sand has won the Iowa governor's race, becoming the first Democrat elected to the office since 2006. In an interview with CBS News' Lana Zak before Election Day, Sand discussed his top priorities, his strategy for winning over…
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Mike Johnson says he will not pursue House minority leader role – reports
Reported move from Republican speaker of House comes in light of party’s disastrous midterms defeat US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Tell us: what do you want to know about the midterm election results? Mike Johnson, the Republican…
Mike Johnson won't seek new term as House GOP leader after losses
House Speaker Mike Johnson told staffers that he will not run for minority leader in the new Congress, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Time to focus on cost of living, says PM after US election results
Andy Burnham says prices won't come down until the US's conflict with Iran is resolved.
Stocks soar after Democrats take control of Congress
The Dow surged more than 1,200 points, while other stock indexes jumped as investors digested the impact of the midterms.
Democrats seize majority of governors’ offices in election-night shift
Democrats flipped enough governorships to seize a majority, reversing a 26-24 Republican edge and shifting state government power opposite the White House.
Vance's scathing Iran war postmortem puts potential 2028 GOP showdown in focus: 'Everyone knows why'
JD Vance blamed the war for Republicans' sweeping midterm elections losses, saying voters who backed Trump in 2024 turned against the party in 2026.
Armenia sees 'totally new global role' for South Caucasus 'as a whole'
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told Euronews that peace and convergence in the South Caucasus, based on a carefully balanced pro-EU political vector, create a major opportunity for the region, with "democracy as a strategy" for…
Mother, daughter dead in suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada
Family members identified the victims as Jennifer Balcarras and her 20-year-old daughter, Selah Reed.
‘We are still red,’ Florida’s first Black governor upon win
US Republican Byron Donalds reiterated his support for President Donald Trump.
Senate race unresolved in Alaska with weekslong process possible
The Senate race in Alaska, which has garnered widespread attention with two candidates named Dan Sullivan, remains in limbo.
Speaker Mike Johnson to not seek reelection as House Republican leader after Democratic takeover
The decision has been made following Tuesday’s midterm elections
From Tehran to Tel Aviv, Democrats’ midterm triumph sparks Middle East reactions
Iranian officials responded gleefully to the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the Senate and House, while regional media highlighted Abdul El-Sayed’s election as the first Muslim American senator.