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.
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Former DNC Chair: 'This Election Was About The Economy, Stupid!'
Former Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez says corruption and affordability are the key issues driving the Democrat sweep of the US Midterm elections. The Partner at Mayer Brown has been speaking to Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker…
Youth Vote Delivers Historic Victories in Michigan and Nationwide
Sunrise co-founder William Lawrence and previous board member Abdul El-Sayed won their races campaigning on the principles of the Green New Deal and Medicare for All. In particular, MI-07 became the most expensive House race in history…
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Democrats’ Big Win Marks Turning Point in US Politics
The blue landslide upends the political map, with ripples for years to come.
Jewish Voice for Peace Action Celebrates Political Victories Across the Country
Jewish Voice for Peace Action is celebrating the wins tonight of seven insurgent candidates for the House of Representatives, a U.S. Senator, eight successful downballot races, and the re-election of nine incumbents in Congress. “Tonight’s…
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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…
Actress Mckenna Grace rejects Hollywood nudity, 'hypersexual' roles
Mckenna Grace revealed she won't do nudity or hypersexual scenes in Hollywood, separately saying her ultimate dream is to become a Disney princess someday.
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South Africa Election: Council Votes Put Coalition Politics to the Test
Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city and economic hub, will be a key battleground.
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…
Germany news: Commerce chief calls for stable US trade relations after midterms, warning that uncertainty over Trump's tariff policies remains
German business is pinning its hopes on greater stability in US trade relations after a midterm blow for Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Germany's automakers appear to be feeling less gloomy than in recent years. DW has more.
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Democrats Ride Anger Over Power Bills to Take Over Georgia Board
Democrats will take control of Georgia’s utility regulator for the first time in decades, propelled by voter frustration over rising electricity bills.
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…
U.S. Marine dies in Japan during training, military says
A United States Marine has died in Japan, following a “training incident,” the military said in a statement Wednesday.
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Democrats Deliver a Big Blue Bludgeoning
The party’s midterm victory reshapes the political landscape.
Indonesia deploys troops to Jakarta after wiretapping allegations
Indonesian troops are being stationed in Jakarta amid wiretapping allegations implicating the president's chief of staff. Suspects are being accused of illegally tapping the president's phones.
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What Trump’s Midterm Defeat Means for Modi and India
Democrats are likely to favor tougher sanctions on Russia and its oil sales.
Democrats win governorships in Texas and other GOP-controlled states in rebuke to Republicans
The wins delivered a majority of governorships to Democrats for the first time in two decades, allowing them to put up a stronger defense against Trump's second-term agenda.
Yes, Alabama's College Football Playoff ranking is absurd, but one team got royally screwed by the committee
Alabama at No. 5 despite two losses in three games has fans fuming, while Wake Forest at No. 16 may be the biggest snub of the CFP rankings.
Can Democrats stop Iran war, reverse Trump’s tariffs after midterms win?
Democrats can block Trump's legislative agenda, launch investigations but don't have the numbers to override his veto.
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Democrats Win Control of Congress, Stocks Rally, More
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From Iran to trade: how the US midterms impact the rest of the world
LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The US Democrats' "blue wave" of midterm election victories is already causing ripples across the rest of the world, where trade partners, strategic allies and enemies all see implications in the result. IRAN AND…
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…
Trump says 'largely true' Iran war led to Republican midterm loss
After Democrats won both the House and Senate in a blowout for Republicans, President Donald Trump admitted fuel prices brought on by the Iran war impacted the outcome, but stuck by his decision. DW has more.
Trump says 'largely true' Iran war led to Republicans midterm loss
After Democrats won both the House and Senate in a blowout for Republicans, President Trump admitted fuel prices brought on by the Iran war impacted the outcome, but stuck by his decision.