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All the House districts that flipped in the midterm elections
Democrats won control of the House on Tuesday by flipping more than two dozen Republican-held seats, picking up perennial swing districts and seats that were once considered deep-red.
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GOP Faces Midterm Fallout, Qualcomm Tepid Profit Outlook, More
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Chipmakers lead Asian stocks lower on post-midterm AI fears
Concerns mount that Democratic control of Congress will slow data centre build-out
Ted Cruz says 'blue tsunami' took over Texas after Democrats swept statewide races
Sen. Ted Cruz called the 2026 midterms a "blue tsunami" after James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton and Gina Hinojosa unseated Greg Abbott in Texas.
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Yardeni Sees No Free Fall in AI Capital Spending
Yardeni Research President Ed Yardeni explains why political oversight and regional resistance to data centers are unlikely to derail overall artificial intelligence capital spending. He notes that while some states may oppose new…
Watch: Trump admits Iran war caused election losses
Watch: Trump admits Iran war caused election losses US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at the construction site for the ballroom on Wednesday, said that the Iran war was responsible for his Republican Party's resounding…
‘A Watergate-level repudiation’: Ted Cruz weighs in on midterm wave
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, urged his party to prioritize pocketbook issues after Democrats swept elections across the state.
2 Native American women make history in midterms
In New Mexico, former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was elected governor, making her the first Native American woman elected to lead a U.S. state. In Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan became the first Native American woman senator.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr laughs at GOP midterms after begging reporters for political questions
Steve Kerr stopped reporters after practice at Chase Center to riff on midterm results, months after vowing to dial back his political takes.
Hannity unloads on first show after midterms massacre — gives Iran war full-throated support and calls Abdul El-Sayed ‘crazy’
In what is being dubbed a ‘blue tsunami,’ Democrats gained control of the next Congress and made some historic wins in governors’ races
What’s delaying US midterm election calls in Mississippi and Alaska?
Ranked-choice voting may decide Alaska's Senate outcome, while Mississippi's race hangs on a knife's edge.
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Treasuries Gain as US Vote Fuels Hopes for Curbing Bond Supply
Treasuries headed for a second day of gains, after a Democratic sweep in the midterms fueled expectations that the Trump’s administration’s tax and spending plans may be contained.
Presidential historian calls Democrats' midterm wins "history in the making"
Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins "The Daily Report" to break down the significance of Democrats' sweeping midterm victories.
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Trump has been humbled. Now what? - podcast
Journalist Molly Ball reports from Washington DC after the Republicans’ resounding midterms defeat. Will the party finally distance itself from Donald Trump? And what will the Democrats do with the power they’ve just gained? Send your…
Asian shares mostly advance following US midterms, though Kospi falls on selling of chipmakers
Asian shares are mostly higher after U.S. stocks rallied following the midterm election, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping more than 3%
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South Korea to Send Navy Assets to Mideast After US Midterms
South Korea is preparing to send more military assets to the Middle East and widen its anti-piracy operations, months after President Donald Trump urged the Asian ally to join efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
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Chinese Renewables Stocks Extend Surge After Democratic Sweep
Chinese renewables stocks extended a dramatic rally after the Democratic sweep in the midterm elections was viewed as favorable for the industry even as US tariffs remain in place.
Stock markets surge as Democrats win control of House, Senate
Markets surged Wednesday following Democrats' sweeping victories in Tuesday's midterm elections. CBS News business contributor Javier David reports.
What comes next as Democrats win House, Senate
Democrats are set to control both the House and Senate in the new Congress following a series of historic midterm victories. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.
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GOP Confronts Midterm Losses, Qualcomm Outlook Misses, More
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Vote counting underway in critical South Africa elections
Votes are being counted across South Africa after a record 29.2 million people registered to vote.
Vance blames Iran war for midterm losses, Trump agrees but says Iran couldn't have nuke
Vice President JD Vance posted on social media Wednesday that Republican's midterm losses were due to the war in Iran. President Trump said he agrees with that, but that he couldn't allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon. CBS News' Natalie…