Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'
He wrote on Truth Social that Republicans would have won "in a landslide" if his name had been on the ballot.
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Voters deliver fresh abortion wins and deal sharp blow to Trump agenda across 145 state ballot measures
Abortion-rights advocates notched victories in Missouri and Virginia on Tuesday, and voters delivered a double dose of disapproval to President Donald Trump’s redistricting efforts
UK judge elected to the International Court of Justice for first time in a decade
The campaign to secure his election began under Sir Keir Starmer's premiership and was backed by Andy Burnham
LAURA INGRAHAM: Richer, safer and stronger: Why the Trump agenda deserves to keep going
Critics keep declaring Trumpism dead, but Laura Ingraham argues that the economic, geopolitical, and cultural record tells a very different story about MAGA's durability.
Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek wins re-election bid in Oregon
NBC News projects that Kotek defeated Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan in a rematch of their 2022 contest.
'The mood got better and better as the night went on': Dems celebrate midterms victory
Wassim Cornet, France 24's correspondent in Los Angeles, was at a Democratic watch party as midterms results rolled in overnight. He recounts how initial apprehension gave way to celebrations as it became increasingly clear the Democrats…
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur wins Ohio rematch
The northwestern Ohio district was redrawn in October 2025, creating a more Republican-leaning seat.
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How a Blue Wave Became a Red Wipeout
Republicans lost control of the House and Senate as voters offered a stinging rebuke to President Trump’s agenda.
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Democrats Win Control of Congress, Trump Deflects Blame, More
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Trump admits Iran war partly responsible for GOP's midterm defeat
Despite acknowledging the Iran war was partially to blame for Republican losses, Trump said he didn't regret launching it.
Washington state voters appear to pass first-ever ballot measure separating boys and girls sports
Frances Staudt celebrated as Washington's Initiative 638 held a commanding lead in a historic vote to protect girls sports across K-12 athletics.
US midterms: Trump 'has done everything to make life difficult for business owners'
As Democrats take control of Congress at the midterms, what impact did the global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have on the vote? Many small businesses in the United States say they are being stifled by the tariffs, with the…
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator
🇺🇸 Progressive favorite Abdul #El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike #Rogers in a bitter campaign for #Michigan’s open Senate seat.
Republicans fuming after Democrat Talarico flips Texas Senate blue
Republicans in Texas are trying to make sense of how they lost to the Democrats for the first time in almost 40 years.
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India Sees Some Trade Relief, New Risks After US Midterm Vote
Indian officials were cautious on the US midterm election results, saying it eases some of the pressure over trade tensions but creates a new layer of uncertainty in an already fragile relationship.
Idaho voters reject ballot measure on abortion, preserving the state’s ban, NBC News projects
The abortion ban went into effect in 2022 after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Countries Weigh, and Worry About, What Trump Will Do After Midterm Defeat
Commentators abroad wondered what the president’s electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the end of the Trump era.
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Stock Movers: Midterm Market Reaction (Podcast)
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Democrat Chris Pappas thanks husband as he becomes first openly gay senator
Democrat Chris Pappas thanked and embraced his husband, Vann Bentley, as he became the first openly gay man elected to the Senate.
Democrat wins Texas railroad commissioner race after Republican Bo French faced backlash over racist comments
Democrat Jon Rosenthal has defeated GOP nominee Bo French, NBC News projects. French faced criticism from fellow Republicans for his inflammatory remarks.
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8 Midterm Election Takeaways: A Democratic Landslide Punishes Trump’s Party
Democrats won shocking victories all over the map and flipped the Senate and House with ease, leaving the president weakened. “There was a mood in the air, I guess,” he said.
Democrat Troy Jackson unseats Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine
Democrat Troy Jackson unseats Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine
GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts fends off independent Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate race
NBC News projects Ricketts has won re-election after facing a competitive race in the traditionally red state.
US midterm elections: Cheers erupt as Talarico's Texas victory is projected
Supporters erupted in celebration in Austin as Democrat James Talarico was projected to win a US Senate seat in Texas, a state where his party has not won a Senate election since 1988.