US midterm elections determine control of Congress amid Trump's political influence
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American voters are casting ballots in midterm elections that will decide which party controls Congress, with the race serving as a referendum on President Trump's political impact. The elections come as tensions remain high over various policy issues, including potential shifts in Iran strategy depending on the results. Vote tallies are being analyzed in real-time as results come in.
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Barabak: This desert duel is a key test of Trump's effect on the midterm election (opens Los Angeles Times in a new tab)
Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani and Democrat JoAnna Mendoza are battling over some of the hardest-fought political turf in America. But for voters, it's more of a proxy fight over the president.
Tensions rise as US midterm campaign ends with control of Congress at stake (opens ARY News in a new tab)
Donald the Lame Duck? Trump will have other ideas (opens ARY News in a new tab)
No individual, group can occupy a designated protest site indefinitely: Supreme Court (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
The observations came as the court heard a clutch of petitions arising from the police action during the July protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).
Evening News Brief November 3: Supreme Court says no group can occupy protest site indefinitely, US votes in midterm elections (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
Key developments included the Supreme Court’s remarks on protest-site occupations and US elections that will determine control of Congress.
Can US midterm election really change Trump's Iran policy? (opens DW in a new tab)
The US midterms are at hand, but their impact on the Iran war remains far from clear. Analysts say the Washington political elite may not be as divided on Iran as it appears.
Midterms decide Iran strategy: war or deal? (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
US results could impact Pakistan's navigation of regional tensions
Steve Kornacki analyzes midterm election results live all night long (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Follow NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki on camera and behind-the-scenes as he breaks down real-time vote tallies for the 2026 midterm elections.
Democrats Win House and Senate: Live Election Updates (opens TIME in a new tab)
Trump has congratulated Democrats while insisting the results are not a rebuke of his presidency.
When Will We Know the Results of the Midterm Elections? (opens TIME in a new tab)
Election Day is underway, but it could be days, or even weeks, before it becomes clear which party will control Congress.
U.S. voters in key states question Trump's attacks on Canada at midterm polls (opens The Globe and Mail in a new tab)
U.S. voters give their take on the U.S.-Canada trade war as they head to the polls in a midterm vote that could be crucial to control of the American legislature and its ability to rein in U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Oil rises on Iran war uncertainty after Trump's Republicans face election rout (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
Brent futures rise 82 cents, or 0.8%, to $104.42 a barrel
US elections cast first shadows on world's lifeline (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Oil rises on Iran war uncertainty after Trump’s Republicans are routed in midterms (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
Markets remained on watch for any progress in talks to end the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Midterms may bring a wave of historic firsts in US (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Trump acknowledges Iran role in Democratic sweep (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
Says war in Iran had weighed on Republican candidates, even as voters backed his handling of it
Democrats win control of the House of Representatives with a vow to combat Trump (opens NBC News in a new tab)
NBC News projects that Democrats will take control of the House next year, giving them the power to investigate Trump and advance legislation to check his policies.
Democrats projected to win majority control of US House, US media project (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
WASHINGTON: US media projected on Tuesday that Democrats were on track to win majority control of the US House of Representatives, putting them in position next year to challenge President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Democrat seize House control in stunning blue tsunami, vow retribution against Trump admin (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Democrats seized the House majority as an unprecedented blue wave flipped battleground districts and safe red seats in a blow to Donald Trump.
US midterms: South Korea’s AI darlings become casualty of Democratic wave (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
AI companies fear that a strong showing by Democrats would lead to greater scrutiny of the AI industry.
4 takeaways from election night (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
President Donald Trump repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he was on the midterm ballot. They did. And it went very badly for him and his Republican Party.
Israeli opposition leaders say Netanyahu cannot remain in power after US midterm elections (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
Golan warns Netanyahu’s continued tenure could lead to international sanctions, clash with Washington
Top takeaways from the US midterm elections (opens ARY News in a new tab)
Democrats Win House and Senate in Sweeping Rout of GOP (opens Variety in a new tab)
In an outcome seen as a backlash to President Donald Trump, Democrats decisively won control of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. The Senate’s flip to the Democrats was called by CNN at 11:35 p.m. ET, with the…
Democrats secure major wins in their campaign to wrestle control of US Congress (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
The US president had urged people to pretend he was on the ballot paper in the races to determine control of Congress.
Democrats Win Control of Both House and Senate in Huge Blow to Trump (opens TIME in a new tab)
Democrats won control of Congress in a midterm wave, gaining the power to block Trump’s nominees and derail his agenda.
Democrats gain control of Congress in rebuke to Trump (opens ABC Australia in a new tab)
The Democrats have won control of Congress in a stunning victory over Donald Trump's Republican Party.
Conservatives stunned by 'catastrophic' midterm blue tsunami, blame Trump's Iran war, high gas prices (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Conservatives reacted to massive Democratic victories across the country, calling it "catastrophic" and assigning blame to the Iran war and President Trump.
Dems seize the Senate as blue tidal wave crashes deep into Trump country, topples GOP strongholds (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Democrats reclaimed the Senate Tuesday by toppling GOP candidates across Trump country, with Chuck Schumer clinching five pickups in a midterm wave.
Donald Trump says will accept results of US midterm elections: NY Times (opens ARY News in a new tab)
Democrat Denise Powell wins election to U.S. House in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
Powell flipped a district that Democrats have been targeting for several election cycles.
How does Trump's defeat in US midterms impact Indian stock market? Explained (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Indian equities are already contending with a range of domestic market pressures. Uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump's tariff decisions, higher crude oil prices and bond yields, along with sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, has pushed…
Historic win for Democrats in Kansas, Hamilton flips Senate seat after 94 yrs (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Midterm results a defeat for Trump, but he is no lame duck (opens ABC Australia in a new tab)
These midterm election results are an emphatic defeat for the US president, but anyone who thinks he is a lame duck does so at their own peril.
US midterms deliver wave of historic firsts across states, Congress (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
Democrats regain control of both chambers of Congress as Texas, Florida, Wisconsin, Ohio mark historic firsts
Democrat Christina Bohannan wins election to U.S. House in Iowa's 1st Congressional District (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
The third time was the charm for Bohannan, who lost by just 799 votes in her second race against Miller-Meeks two years ago.
Trump acknowledges Iran role in Democratic sweep (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
President Donald Trump acknowledged that the war in Iran played a role in Republicans’ losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections, as Democrats prepared to take control of both the US House and Senate and challenge his legislative agenda. In an interview with Fox…
Iran war, inflation or Trump fatigue: What drove Democrats' midterm surge? (opens Times of India in a new tab)
LIZ PEEK: There may be a silver lining in Trump's brutal midterm defeat (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Trump's midterm losses mirror Obama's 2010 rebuke, but Democrats now face governing without a clear plan to deliver on their affordability pledge. There could be a silver lining here.
Oil rises on Iran war uncertainty after Trump’s Republicans face election rout (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
In the previous session, Brent settled at its lowest level in nearly four weeks as traders weighed talks to end the wars in Ukraine and Iran
Japan's Nikkei drops 3% as Democratic gains in US midterms hit AI stocks (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei average slumped on Wednesday as AI-related stocks slid on concerns that Democratic gains in the US midterm elections could lead to stricter rules for dead-centre projects and slower AI infrastructure spending. The Nikkei was down 3.1% at…
Donald Trump branded a ‘lame duck’ after Democrats win the US Senate in midterms (opens Metro in a new tab)
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Democrats took the US Senate and the House in a blow to Donald Trump ’s Republican Party after the midterms. Polls…
Democrats win control of U.S. House, in major rebuke to Trump (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
Democrats have won control of the U.S. House in addition to the U.S. Senate, delivering a shockingly decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump.
Midterms 2026: Democrats win control of House and Senate as Republican strongholds fall (opens France 24 in a new tab)
Democrat J.D. Ford wins election to U.S. House in Indiana's 5th Congressional District (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
In an upset that many analysts did not see coming, Democratic nominee J.D. Ford defeated three-term Rep. Victoria Spartz in Indiana's 5th Congressional District in Tuesday's election.
US midterm election results: Democrats flip House and Senate. Here's what else the data tell us (opens DW in a new tab)
Though vote counts are still ongoing, Democrats have won clear majorities in both the US House and Senate. DW takes a look at who voted Republican, who voted Democrat, and what it all means.
US midterm election results: Democrats flip House and Senate. Here's what else the data tells us (opens DW in a new tab)
Democrats have won the majority in both House and Senate. Vote counts are still ongoing. DW takes a look at who voted Republican, who voted Democrat and what it all means.
Democratic Party gains US House majority in 2026 midterm elections (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
All 435 seats in the lower chamber of Congress were on the ballot in Tuesday's midterm race.
WATCH: Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks after Democrats win control of Senate (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
The longtime Democratic leader told reporters in Washington that "Americans voted for change" and that there had been a "generational remake of the Senate map."
Firsts for women and minorities in US midterm elections (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
The elections, which saw Democrats make big gains, also marked firsts for women and minorities in major offices.
Dems flips yet another Senate seat in Trump country amid sweeping GOP upsets (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Josh Turek's Iowa Senate win over Ashley Hinson marks the first time Democrats captured the seat since 2008 in a state Trump won by double digits.
Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms win, says Iran war played role (opens France 24 in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump said rival Democrats had done "a good job" Tuesday after they gained control of Congress in the midterm elections. While Trump acknowledged that the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party, he did not…
Democrats’ blue wave and a bad night for Trump: key US midterms takeaways (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Republicans suffer historic losses, Democrats win control of Congress – and Trump backs away from losing candidates Full report: Democrats win control of Congress in ‘blue wave’ Track live results from all 50 states US midterms live – latest updates Democrats…
Midterm blues: Why 'lame' duck Donald may push for a quick India-US trade deal (opens Times of India in a new tab)
The unfavourable midterm election outcome is unlikely to prompt President Donald Trump to change course on trade, according to an analysis by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). Trump is now likely to use his executive authority to push India towards an…
Historic leadership firsts for minorities across US in midterm vote (opens Dawn in a new tab)
The US midterm vote ushered in a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country on Tuesday, electoral milestones on a night that saw voters issue a sharp rejection of President Donald Trump’s second term. The first Black female governor, the first…
Congress says US midterm results enforce accountability, claims One Nation One Election will ‘blunt’ it (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
Jairam Ramesh says the elections have restored institutional balance in the US, alleging that India's constitutional balance has been disturbed since 2014.
Midterm results: Americans get tired of president, 'vote out' Republicans (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Democrats win House and Senate control in sweeping victory (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in an election that's widely viewed as a rebuke of President Trump. Follow live updates here.
Trump admits Iran war partly responsible for GOP's midterm defeat (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Despite acknowledging the Iran war was partially to blame for Republican losses, Trump said he didn't regret launching it.
What US midterm elections mean for Ukraine, Iran and elsewhere (opens DW in a new tab)
Donald Trump's Republicans will no longer control the US Congress after the Democrats flipped both chambers in the midterm elections. The outcome could impact conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.
US midterms: Democrats gain control of House and Senate from Republicans (opens DW in a new tab)
The Democratic Party gained control of the House and Senate, delivering a stinging rebuke to US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Follow DW's live updates.
Key moments from a night of midterm election firsts (opens BBC News in a new tab)
Democrats have taken control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency - proving moments of celebration.
US midterm results 2026 as it happened: Democrats sweep House, Senate after flips across the US in historic result; Trump breaks silence as Republicans retain Florida, West Virginia (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
Follow our live coverage of the US midterm elections, where several critical races could have major consequences for Donald Trump’s presidency.
What next for Iran war after Trump's midterms defeat? (opens France 24 in a new tab)
Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Wednesday that Americans have rejected the Iran war, and the US government should not ignore public opinion by attacking his country again, following a sweeping victory for the Democrats…
What Trump losing power over Congress means for Iran, Ukraine and foreign policy (opens CNBC in a new tab)
Democratic control of Congress could bring greater scrutiny of Trump’s handling of the Iran and Ukraine wars, while leaving him broad foreign-policy powers.
Key takeaways from the 2026 midterm elections in California (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Democrats easily hold on to governor's office and are on track to notch up wins in key congressional races.
US midterms latest results: Mississippi Senate race 'neck and neck' (opens France 24 in a new tab)
France 24's Dheepthika Laurent breaks down the numbers and takes a look at the latest results in the US midterms. Among the races yet to be called is the battle for the Senate in Mississippi, which remains neck and neck, she says.
US midterms: Will Trump stick to his word and accept results? (opens France 24 in a new tab)
Donald Trump struck a conciliatory note following sweeping victory for the in the midterm elections, telling The New York Times he was "absolutely willing" to accept the defeat. But the “crucial question” is whether Trump will stick to his word and abide by…
'Blue tsunami' in US midterms 'pummels GOP out of power' (opens France 24 in a new tab)
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 4: US papers react to the results of the midterm elections, with Democrats retaking control of Congress and the headlines running from a "repudiation" of US President Donald Trump to a "blue tsunami". We also look at the…
US dollar slides after Democrats’ midterm election win as growth fears rise (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Concern over greater AI regulation, while investors move into US treasuries as Trump faces political gridlock Business live – latest updates US midterm elections – live updates The US dollar has fallen sharply after the Democrats won control of the Senate and…
'A generational win' for Dems as blue wave sweeps midterms (opens France 24 in a new tab)
Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Tuesday, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning, nationwide rejection of Donald Trump. France 24's Wassim Cornet says it is "impossible to overstate" the scale of the victory for the…
US midterm election results 2026: Top 10 winners and losers (opens Times of India in a new tab)
The 2026 midterm elections ushered in an unprecedented Democratic surge, shaking the foundations of traditional Republican strongholds. With both chambers of Congress now under Democratic control, candidates like Abdul El-Sayed highlighted a vital increase in…
US midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
With many seats still to come in, the Democrats have taken control of the Senate, House and several key governorships. Find live updating results in full here US midterm elections – live updates The US legislature, Congress, has two chambers: the House of…
US midterm elections: What El-Sayed’s historic victory means for Muslims in America and beyond (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
The election of Abdul El-Sayed to the United States Senate marks a historic moment for American Muslims and Muslim communities around the world. By defeating Republican candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, El-Sayed has become the first Muslim ever…
Democrats win control of House and Senate: Key US midterms takeaways (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
This is the first time in 20 years that a Republican president has lost both houses of US Congress.
Trump acknowledges role of Iran war in Democratic sweep in midterm elections (opens ARY News in a new tab)
Blue trumps Red: 10 key takeaways from US midterm elections (opens Times of India in a new tab)
In a surprising twist during the 2026 US midterm elections, the Democrats regained control of Congress, managing to flip a number of Republican-held districts. Candidates endorsed by Trump faced unexpected defeats in what were once viewed as secure…
Midterms: Trump acknowledges role of Iran war, congratulates Dems (opens France 24 in a new tab)
President Donald Trump acknowledged on Wednesday that the US-Israeli war on Iran played a role in his party's sweeping defeat in the midterm elections, as Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. "I think a part of it was…
US midterms bring surge of historic firsts for women and members of minority groups (opens France 24 in a new tab)
The 2026 midterm elections will go down in history for the Democrats' dramatic wresting of control of both houses of Congress but they also brought a surge of historic firsts for women, LGBT, Black, and Native American candidates and ushered in the first…
Why Democrats may struggle to rein in Trump’s foreign policy (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda faces new constraints after midterm losses.
Morning Update: Democrats take control of House and Senate (opens The Globe and Mail in a new tab)
Also in today’s edition: Russia out of the world juniors and Canada’s investment in AI
‘Seismic shift’: World reacts to US midterm election results (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Iran's top negotiator says US voters sent a “NO TO WAR” message, as Trump's Democratic opponents take Congress.
What does the Democrat victory in the midterms mean for Trump and the US? (opens Metro in a new tab)
Voters delivered a heavy rebuke to President Trump at yesterday’s election (Picture: Getty/Metro) This Sunday will mark ten years since Donald Trump won his earthquake 2016 presidential election victory, promptly turning world politics on its head as a…
US midterms: Democrats win House and Senate from Republicans (opens DW in a new tab)
The Democratic Party gained control of the House and Senate, delivering a stinging rebuke to US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Follow DW's live updates.
What does Democratic control of Congress mean for Trump? (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
Democrats' House and Senate takeover gives them power to probe the administration, challenge policies
US Midterms: Top Democrat Tells Trump Administration To "Lawyer Up" After Midterm Loss (opens NDTV in a new tab)
US Midterm Elections Results 2026 Live: The election serves as a broad referendum on Trump's presidency, with voter sentiment shifting against the Republican party.
6 takeaways from Democrats' big wave on election night (opens NPR in a new tab)
The magnitude of the Democrats' outcome was always a possibility, but the depth and breadth of their victories were jaw-dropping.
US midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
With many seats still to come in, the Democrats have taken control of the Senate, House and several key governorships. Find live updating results in full here US midterm elections – live updates The US legislature, Congress, has two chambers: the House of…
Trump Reacts to Midterm Results: ‘I Wasn’t on the Ballot’ (opens NBC News in a new tab)
President Donald Trump has had a lot to say online and on the airwaves about the outcome of the midterm elections, including that he doesn’t view the results as a hit on him. “I don't like to consider it a defeat for me, I wasn’t on the ballot,” he said.…
Trump loses US Congress; Netanyahu faces deadlock at home: What happens to Iran war now? (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Trump admits Iran war hurt Republican vote, vows to veto ‘insane’ bills (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump has admitted that the war on Iran contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections.
Trump says 'largely true' Iran war led to Republican midterm loss (opens DW in a new tab)
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.
US midterms: 'Largely true' Iran war led to loss, Trump says (opens DW in a new tab)
The US president still insisted he "had to do" the controversial war, after his Vice President Vance also blamed it for the Republican loss. The Democrats now control both the US House and Senate. Follow live.
Trump says 'largely true' Iran war led to Republicans midterm loss (opens DW in a new tab)
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.
Can Democrats stop Iran war, reverse Trump’s tariffs after midterms win? (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Democrats can block Trump's legislative agenda, launch investigations but don't have the numbers to override his veto.
World Series champion Teixeira wins US House seat as former NFL reporter Tafoya’s Senate bid fails (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Former MLB star wins for Republicans in Texas Tafoya loses to Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota Former World Series champion turned Republican politician Mark Teixeira will represent Texas’s 21st Congressional District in Washington after defeating Democrat…
Blue wave sweeps across America: 'In 1974, we had Watergate babies, now we have Iran War babies' (opens France 24 in a new tab)
Stuart Norval welcomes France 24 International Affairs Editor Philip Turle and Hind Ziane, Geopolitical analyst and founder / CEO of Genpo. "In 1974, we had the Watergate babies. Now we have the Iran War babies," remarks Ziane with this striking historical…
US midterm results 2026 LIVE updates: Trump commits to work with Democrats as ‘blue tsunami’ destroys Republican majority in House, Senate; Kansas goes blue for first time in almost a century (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
Follow our live coverage of all the fallout from the “blue tsunami” US midterm election result.
Photos: Celebration and mourning as blue wave sweeps midterms (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Joy and despair punctuated election watch parties overnight after a blue tsunami swept the country’s midterm elections.
Democratic socialist sweeps into DC mayor's office, signals openness to working with Trump (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Janeese Lewis George won the Washington, D.C., mayoral race after Trump called her a "communist adherent" following her primary win earlier this year.
Gold shines as dollar slips to 5-week low, investors await U.S. midterm election results (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
A weaker dollar makes dollar-denominated assets like gold less expensive for consumers of other currencies, boosting demand for the yellow metal
Who Is Pia Dandiya? Indian-Origin Democrat Who Won Florida Seat In US Midterms (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Pia Dandiya said she entered politics to help more families get better opportunities and live a better life.
Ukrainian's 'not expecting drastic change in US policy' after midterms (opens France 24 in a new tab)
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 President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Donald the 'lame' duck: Trump loses House & Senate, but can he be stopped? (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Burnham says 'world has an opportunity' to resolve Iran war after US midterms (opens The Independent in a new tab)
‘That’s what the voters, in my view, are saying in the United States,’ PM said
Joy in Iran over ‘Trump’s defeat’ in US midterm elections – but war is not over (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Iran celebrates its claimed role in ‘regime change’ amid pressure on US president to ‘finish the job’ with attack US midterms live – latest updates Iran this week unveiled a massive new billboard and banners over Enqelab Square in central Tehran. The…
Welcome to Trump’s Lame-Duck Era (opens TIME in a new tab)
After a midterm rout, aides anticipate more staff turnover, more Supreme Court battles and a more isolated Trump.
Trump emphasizes "I wasn't on the ballot" after Democrats take House, Senate (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. Weijia Jiang shares President Trump's reaction to the news and Major Garrett analyzes exit poll insights on his presidency.
ABC News Voter Polls explain how Democrats won the US House: Voter Poll analysis (opens ABC News in a new tab)
Democrats are projected to retake the House for the first time since 2020.
From Iran to India: How Trump's midterm loss could affect America's foreign policy (opens Times of India in a new tab)
How big is the Republican midterms loss, and is there a silver lining? (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
The Republicans haven't been this weakened in Congress since 1990, but they did have some wins.
First Muslim senator, first Black female governor: 2026 midterm election results make history (opens Fox News in a new tab)
The 2026 midterms resulted in multiple historic firsts, with Donalds set to become Florida's first Black governor, El-Sayed set to be the first Muslim U.S. senator, and more.
US Midterms: 'It is now going to be pretty chaotic for Donald Trump' (opens France 24 in a new tab)
The Democrats' victory in the midterm elections have left Donald Trump in a difficult position for the rest of his mandate. The now "blue" House of Representatives will decide the budget, which Trump will have to accept and follow. FRANCE 24's international…
US midterms: Will defeated Donald Trump put London in danger zone? (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
Commentary: The embattled US president may ramp up his Iran war risking retaliation against America and its allies including Britain
A blue tsunami carries Democrats to House, Senate control in 2026 midterm elections (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Voters helped Democrats take control of the House and the Senate in a stunning rebuke of President Trump's policies. Nancy Cordes, Ed O'Keefe, Weijia Jiang and Major Garrett have team coverage.
Trump loses control of Congress (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Democrats have made historic gains in the US midterms, dealing a major setback to President Donald Trump.
WATCH: World leaders react to US midterm elections (opens ABC News in a new tab)
ABC News' Maggie Rulli reports on the international reaction to a decisive rebuke of President Donald Trump.
WATCH: What Democrats' big night means for the political landscape (opens ABC News in a new tab)
ABC News contributors John Katko and Heidi Heitkamp analyze results from key House and Senate races.
How Trump's broken promises on war, inflation handed Democrats the midterms (opens France 24 in a new tab)
Speaking to Fox News following the midterm elections, US President Donald Trump admitted that inflation was likely one reason Republicans did poorly. Many Americans have been frustrated with how the Iran war has pushed up prices, including at the gasoline…
Is Trump really a ‘lame duck’ after losing both houses of US Congress? (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Despite losing legislative control, the US president still has strong executive powers to push his agenda forward.
What the Democrats' midterms win means for the US economy and Trump (opens DW in a new tab)
From high oil prices and data centers to tariffs and mounting debt, economic concerns played a key role in the crushing defeat of President Donald Trump's Republicans. But can the Democrats now make a difference?
Democrats take control of Congress as US voters inflict defeat on Trump's Republicans (opens ABC Australia in a new tab)
Votes are still being counted in some parts of the US, with the Republican Party having lost already control of the House and Senate. Follow live.
Republicans trumped, stumped, and dumped as Dems win both House and Senate (opens Times of India in a new tab)
What the 2026 midterm results mean for Capitol Hill (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Democrats flipped deep-red districts in Ohio, Iowa and South Carolina, but a brewing moderate-vs.-progressive schism could define the new majority.
From Iran to trade: how the US midterms impact the rest of the world (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
LONDON: 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 Israel It is not immediately clear how…
No regrets: Trump says Iran war justified despite polls drubbing (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Trump acknowledges Iran war played role in defeats but says he would launch it again.
Democrats seize majority of governors’ offices in election-night shift (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Democrats flipped enough governorships to seize a majority, reversing a 26-24 Republican edge and shifting state government power opposite the White House.
Why some key races won't be decided on election night (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Experts expect some politicians to claim the 2026 elections are rigged, but here's why that's not the case — and why it may be a while before some races are called.
US midterm elections: 'Maybe the best colour for Texas is purple' (opens France 24 in a new tab)
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 said with this…
"Will Kill Trump" Rings Out In Iran After US President's Party Loses Midterms (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Chants of "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" echoed through the area. Demonstrators waved Iranian flags and carried banners denouncing Washington and Israel.
What the US midterms mean for the UK (opens Metro in a new tab)
Andy Burnham met with Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly in September (Picture: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) There’s a lot about US politics that Brits – despite our instincts – really don’t need to know. Take, for example, Katie Zacharia’s stunningly…
After the US midterms, what will a lame duck Trump mean for the global economy? (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Republicans’ crushing setback will play out in stock markets, inflation, interest rates and economic growth Donald Trump’s loss of control of the House of Representatives and the Senate has put the world economy on notice for an unpredictable final two years…
JD Vance blames Iran war for midterm defeat (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Iran warns of wider war if US attacks after Trump election rout (opens ARY News in a new tab)
Dollar falls after Democrats take US Congress in midterm elections (opens CNA in a new tab)
Dollar declines after Democrats take US Congress in midterm elections (opens CNA in a new tab)
Stocks surge, oil tumbles after Trump's election rout (opens CNA in a new tab)
US stocks rally as traders welcome certainty post-midterm elections (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
Top stock market indexes were given a boost in early trading on Wednesday.
Stocks surge after Trump's election rout (opens CNA in a new tab)
'Our voters backed Democrats': Vance blames Iran war for Republicans' midterms rout (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Vance blames Iran conflict for GOP defeats: "The reason we lost is the war" (opens CBS News in a new tab)
"If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so," Vice President JD Vance said.
Vance says the ‘real reason’ for GOP rout was anger over Iran war (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Hours after Democrats routed Republicans in the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance blamed his party’s losses on Americans’ frustration over the U.S. war with Iran, which has driven up oil prices at a time when costs are already high.
REPLAY: Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on US midterms (opens France 24 in a new tab)
The US Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer talked to the press after the midterm election results. Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront…
JD Vance blames Iran war, inflation and Israel ties for Republican midterm defeat (opens ARY News in a new tab)
US midterms: Iran's deputy parliament speaker reacts to Trump's elections setback (opens France 24 in a new tab)
First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Nikzad on Wednesday attributed Republican losses in the US midterm elections to Washington's war with Iran, telling lawmakers that American efforts to pressure Tehran had failed. Democrats won control of both…
US midterms bring a wave of historic firsts as minorities win key races (opens France 24 in a new tab)
US midterms bring a wave of historic firsts as minorities win key races: The first Native American female senator in Minnesota, the first openly gay male senator in New Hampshire, the first Muslim senator in Michigan and the country's first Black female…
Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm losses (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
Vice President JD Vance seemingly sought to distance himself from election results seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump that featured big Republican losses across the country.
Former Yankees, Rangers All-Star Mark Teixeira wins U.S. House seat in Texas (opens CBS Sports in a new tab)
Teixeira won the U.S. House seat in the 21st congressional district in Texas
Japan to seek software vulnerability data from US AI firms amid cyberattack surge, Nikkei reports (opens CNA in a new tab)
US voters rebuke Trump as Democrats win control of Congress in ‘blue wave’ (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
President’s party stripped of control after he spent weeks pleading with Americans to pretend he was on ballot US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Tell us: what do you want to know about the midterm election results?…
Democrats score key secretary of state wins ahead of the 2028 election (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Democrats won secretary of state contests in four presidential battlegrounds while making inroads in red territory, giving them election oversight authority in key states for the 2028 elections.
Doug Ford says he did ‘cartwheels’ after seeing U.S. midterm election results (opens Global News in a new tab)
As soon as the newly elected U.S. officials are sworn in at the end of January, Ford said he’s directing his ministers to head down to Washington, D.C.
Lame-duck Trump swamped by a blue wave: What happens next? (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
From clogging the courts to attacking Iran, here’s how Trump might manage his final two years as president – and how the Democrats could use their new power.
US stocks rally as traders welcome certainty after midterm elections (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
Top stock market indexes were given a boost in early trading on Wednesday.
Iran Says Handed Trump "Political Defeat" In Washington After Midterms Rout (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Iran's Security Chief Mohsen Rezai said that the American people were bearing the brunt of the financial burden of the war.
World Series champion Mark Teixeira wins US House seat in Texas: 'I'm excited' (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Mark Teixeira won the U.S. House seat in Texas' 21st Congressional District, replacing Chip Roy and bringing his baseball legacy to Washington.
Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
In a nationwide romp, Democrats ousted Republicans from coast to coast, with many surprising places in between, as voters rejected the president's party for the promise of something different for the country.
Will Trump's midterms wipeout hit Australia's already shaky economy? (opens ABC Australia in a new tab)
As Australia faces economic uncertainty, the US midterms have thrown another variable into the mix: a wounded and unpredictable Donald Trump.
Is Donald Trump a ‘lame duck president’ after US midterm elections hammering? (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
The American leader is facing a new political reality following the dramatic shift in power on Capitol Hill.
GOP's midterm defeat sparks bold claims from foreign leaders who've clashed with Trump (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Pedro Sánchez says Americans voted against hate and climate denial as European leaders react to the Democratic Party's 2026 midterm victories.
What's next for Democrats after party regains Senate and House control (opens CBS News in a new tab)
The balance of power is shifting after Democrats won control of the House and Senate. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more.
Trump's defeat puts US' next big boom in doubt (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Schumer lauds blue wave as a "generational remake of the Senate map" (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke after Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader' (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he'll be re-elected as majority leader despite five newly elected Democratic senators opposing his bid.
BJP hopeful of blunting Opposition’s Agniveer narrative ahead of key state polls (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh go to polls in 2027, all of whom contribute significantly to military recruitment.
Majority Leader Thune says Senate GOP won't 'stand idly by' as Democrats take control of Congress (opens Fox News in a new tab)
In the face of an electoral rout, Senate Majority Leader John Thune declared that Senate Republicans will work with President Donald Trump against "Democrat extremism."
Chuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate (opens NPR in a new tab)
In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities, and said it's up to the Democratic party to deliver.
Black candidates for governor make history with midterm victories (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Americans elected the country's first Black woman, and three other Black candidates, into gubernatorial roles during Tuesday's record midterm races.
Did Iran War Cause His Party's Midterms Defeat? "Largely True," Says Trump (opens NDTV in a new tab)
"I think it's largely true because it drove the gasoline [prices] up a little bit in the short term," Donald Trump said of Iran as a factor. "At the same time, if I had to do it again... I will have to do it again," he added, apparently speaking of strikes on…
Democrats’ Senate win could shield Federal Reserve from Trump’s influence, but risks persist (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory could strengthen the Federal Reserve’s ability to resist President Donald Trump’s attempts to influence monetary policy, with their expected control of the Senate emerging as a key obstacle to his efforts to reshape the…
How US Polls Can Change The World For Trump: Foreign Policy Editor Explains (opens NDTV in a new tab)
"Countries and companies around the world -- they see when a leader is weakening, they are going to adapt how they approach the Trump administration," Ravi Agrawal said.
California progressive Randy Villegas wins redrawn House seat for Democrats (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Community college professor unseats incumbent Republican David Valdao in seat redrawn under Prop 50 Democrat Randy Villegas, a community college professor with major progressive endorsements, has won the race for California’s 22nd congressional district. He…
New blue Texas may be 'almost impossible' for Republicans to win back (opens ABC Australia in a new tab)
For decades, the GOP could count on the Lone Star state for strong support, but after Tuesday night's midterms, some are worried it may never be red again.
World leaders who sparred with Trump express mix of relief, caution at GOP election rout (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed hope the election results would focus minds in Washington and other capitals on ending the Iran war, which has sent fuel prices soaring — a major source of frustration for voters.
Democrats gain full control of five state governments, further expanding the party’s power (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Democrats gained total control of at least five state governments on Tuesday, giving the party a level of power it hasn’t held in some of those places in years.
Ted Cruz aims to stack FCC with Republicans before Democrats take Senate control (opens Ars Technica in a new tab)
Cruz and Trump seem to have no plans to fill FCC's empty Democratic seat.
How US midterm results could reshape Trump’s foreign policy (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
US midterm results could reshape Trump’s political landscape and increase congressional scrutiny of his foreign policy.
US Democrats claim historic midterms victory (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
Donald Trump has been left stunned by a historic thumbs-down from American voters.
Trump says Republicans harmed by Iran war, inability to 'transfer the love' for him (opens CNA in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump said the war was necessary to stop Iran from “having a nuclear weapon” and added that he “would have done nothing different”.
Iranians celebrate Democrat victory in US midterms (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump acknowledged the Republicans’ crushing defeat was partly due to the war on Iran.
Viewers stayed away from Fox News on a disappointing election night for Republicans (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
In early, preliminary figures, the news channel trailed several other networks in prime-time viewership On a midterm election night that was a huge disappointment for Republicans, with Democrats taking control of the US House and Senate, the country’s most…
Crude oil prices fall below $90 a barrel as Vance blames GOP election defeat on Iran war (opens CNBC in a new tab)
Crude oil prices tumbled Wednesday after Vice President JD Vance blamed the Republicans' steep midterm election losses on the Iran war.
'Largely true': Trump admits Iran war cost GOP midterms, says he'd do it again (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Will the US resume its attacks on Iran? (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Tehran says it's ready with a maximum deterrence plan.
Political strategists react to Democrats flipping House, Senate (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Republican strategist Mark Bednar and Democratic strategist Hyma Moore weigh in on Democrats' stunning performance in the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump and Vance lead GOP midterms blame game as fingers point at Iran war (opens ABC Australia in a new tab)
Republicans begin their post-mortems after massive losses in the US midterm elections, with Donald Trump and JD Vance blaming the Iran war. Here's what to know about the US midterms today.
WATCH: Candidates make midterms history (opens ABC News in a new tab)
Keisha Lance Bottoms, David Crowley and Byron Donalds are projected to become the first Black governors elected in Georgia, Wisconsin and Florida.
It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave (opens NPR in a new tab)
Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans. In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains.
Democratic leaders reflect on midterm results and what's next for the party (opens NPR in a new tab)
Democratic party leaders and political analysts spoke with Morning Edition about the results of the midterm elections, the effects of mid-decade redistricting efforts, and the next steps for the party.
Trump congratulates Democrats on win, acknowledges Iran war contributed to midterms defeat (opens Mothership in a new tab)
Trump told Fox News that the Democrats "did a good job" and "fought hard".
US midterm election results live: Trump blames Iran war after losses (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
A Democratic romp has rocked the US political landscape, but several closely contested races remain too close to call.
From Jaipur roots to Florida victory, Pia Dandiya keeps family ties close (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump – how will Burnham react? (opens BBC News in a new tab)
The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?
Ballot measure takeaways: Voters back abortion rights, along with photo ID and citizenship requirements at the polls (opens NBC News in a new tab)
In ballot measures across the country Tuesday, voters mostly expressed support for abortion rights, while affirming voter identification requirements and upholding that only U.S. citizens can vote in state elections.
Rep.-elect Angela Gonzales-Torres on her California election win, working with moderate Democrats (opens CBS News in a new tab)
DSA-backed Angela Gonzales-Torres is now set to represent a Los Angeles area House seat after ousting embattled incumbent Rep. Jimmy Gomez. Gonzales-Torres joined CBS News to discuss her victory.
Vance blames Iran war for GOP's midterms defeat. Trump says he would 'do it again' (opens ABC News in a new tab)
ABC News Voter poll found 34% of voters say the war was "crucial" to their vote.
Democrats win full control of more state governments and the Texas House (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
Democrats in Texas took control of the state House after historic wins for governor and U.S. Senate, part of a series of sweeping gains nationwide in Tuesday's elections that shifted the balance of power across several battleground and Republican-leaning…
GOPsmacked! What will the rout mean for India-US ties? (opens Times of India in a new tab)
5 things to know after election night: From the Politics Desk (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Welcome to a special post-election edition of the From the Politics Desk newsletter!
Zelensky Hopes Democratic Gains In US Midterms Will Help Ukraine (opens NDTV in a new tab)
"I am also grateful to the Republicans, but the Democrats speak very clearly about supporting Ukraine and providing assistance to Ukraine," Zelenskiy said in comments provided in German by ZDF before the interview was broadcast.
Democratic Socialists of America see record wins in US midterm elections (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
The left-wing movement has won support for its views on issues like the war in Gaza and universal healthcare.
Republican US House Speaker To Step Down After Midterm Rout (opens NDTV in a new tab)
US Midterm Elections 2026: Johnson, 54, had led the House since October 2023, when he emerged as a compromise candidate after weeks of Republican infighting following the ouster of his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy.
Erika Kirk channels Charlie with blunt message to conservatives after GOP midterm losses (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Erika Kirk invoked her late husband Charlie Kirk's words, urging conservatives to stay positive and avoid infighting after election setbacks.
Democrats take House and Senate from Republicans in US midterm rout (opens DW in a new tab)
Democrats will control both chambers of Congress after flipping seats in Republican strongholds across the US in an election seen as a repudiation of President Donald Trump.
Trump dismisses prospect of replacing Hegseth amid Iran war fallout (opens ABC News in a new tab)
Trump's remarks come as Republicans grapple with the political fallout from the eight-month war with Iran.
Trump blames Iran war for midterms losses (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
President Donald Trump said the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections
Canadian reaction to the Democrats' big miderm election win (opens The Globe and Mail in a new tab)
After the Democrats swept the U.S. midterms on Tuesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was "doing cartwheels down the street." Other leaders, however, are a little more reserved. Ottawa reporter Stephanie Levitz explains the varied political reactions and…
Tech moguls suffer defeat as midterm results show young men swinging away from Trump (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Young men, a key voting block that helped President Trump return to the White House in 2024, are now swinging away from him even after tech billionaires spent a record amount on midterms. The results show critical cracks in the so-called "manosphere." NBC…
Breaking down the Democrats' big majorities after the blue wave (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
The results of the midterm tallies have set up a two-year power struggle between Trump's White House and the incoming Democratic Congress. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the races and the potential size of the incoming Democratic majority.
News Wrap: Officials in Iran welcome midterm results as vote against war (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
In our news wrap Wednesday, top officials in Iran welcomed the results of the U.S. midterm elections, Israeli President Isaac Herzog says he's accepted the results of last week's election and will consult with party leaders on forming a new government and…
Iran war live: Trump says war caused election wipeout but he ‘had to do it’ (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
President Trump admits Iran war 'largely' caused Republicans' US election wipeout, but says he 'had to do it'.
India may get an advantage trade deal over Trump (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
"Never Surrender": White House Reacts As Republicans Suffer Midterm Rout (opens NDTV in a new tab)
The post came amid growing political fallout after Democrats made significant gains in the midterm elections, with US networks projecting that the party would reclaim control of both chambers of Congress.
Election results yield historic firsts (opens NBC News in a new tab)
From state capitals to the halls of Congress, the elections resulted in a sea of fresh faces and a wave of firsts in political leadership across the country. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports on the history making changes.
Democrats take House and Senate in historic midterm win (opens NBC News in a new tab)
NBC News projects Democrats have won control of the House and Senate in the midterms. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles looks at some of the historic wins in states like Texas and Michigan along with Republican reaction.
Here's the state of unclaimed races the day after midterms (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Several Senate races are still undecided the day after the midterms. Ed O'Keefe breaks it down.
What's next as Democrats win control of House, Senate, CBS News projects (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Major Garrett shares what to expect from Democrats and the Trump administration as the blue party is projected to gain control of both the House and Senate.
Midterms launch wave of historic firsts across the United States (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
Amid the scourging of the Republican Party, America is marking something equally seismic.
After seismic shift in US, a new Congress but an old consensus (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Charlamagne Tha God warns Democrats 'don't get comfortable' after winning House and Senate (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Charlamagne Tha God demanded Democrats deliver on housing costs, healthcare, wages and corruption investigations after winning the House and Senate.
Democrats gain influence over trade agenda, but tariff repeals to hit Trump veto wall (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
HOUSTON, Nov 4 - Democrats' resounding sweep to a majority in Congress gives them a big microphone and spotlight to scrutinize President Donald Trump's trade policies, but largely leaves them unable to override his veto on any vote to overturn his tariffs or…
Israel’s Herzog accepts vote results, opens talks on forming a government (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Move deals blow to Netanyahu's efforts to discredit the elections, in which he and his allies lost their majority.
What the midterms mean for US-China ties (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Beijing: A sweeping victory for Democrats in US midterm elections this week, giving them control of Congress, presents both an opportunity and challenge for top rival China, analysts say.Here is how the outcome of the vote, which offers the Democratic Party…
DNC vice chair Shasti Conrad on what Tuesday's midterm wins mean for the party (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Democratic National Committee vice chair Shasti Conrad joins "The Takeout" to offer her thoughts on the Democrats' midterm wins and what it means for the DNC.
President Trump reacts to Democrats winning the House and Senate (opens CBS News in a new tab)
President Trump has no regrets about his war with Iran, despite CBS News projecting that Democrats will win both the House and Senate in the midterm elections. Weijia Jiang reports.
What to expect from Congress after Democrats win both House and Senate (opens CBS News in a new tab)
A new era is coming in Washington after Democrats made historic wins in Tuesday's midterm elections to take back the House and Senate. CBS News' Arden Farhi breaks it down.
"Americans Said No To War": Iranians Celebrate Setback For Trump In US Polls (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Pro-government demonstrators burned American and Israeli flags and chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel."
Republicans look for answers after Democrats' sweeping midterm wins (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Republicans are picking up the pieces after Democrats scored multiple historic wins in the midterms. CBS News' Zak Hudak reports and strategists Cameron French and Keith Sheridan join "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Republicans look for answers after Democrats' sweeping midterm wins (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Republicans are picking up the pieces after Democrats scored multiple historic wins in the midterms. CBS News' Zak Hudak reports and strategists Cameron French and Keith Sheridan join "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Herzog kicks off Israel's new government formation (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Vance blames Iran war for midterm losses, Trump agrees but says Iran couldn't have nuke (opens CBS News in a new tab)
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 Brand reports.
Indian rupee to rally after US midterm fallout sinks oil on Iran war-exit hopes (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to climb at the open on Thursday after oil prices tumbled on bets that the Republican Party’s losses in the US midterm elections could push President Donald Trump towards an exit from the Iran war. The Indian rupee is…
What comes next as Democrats win House, Senate (opens CBS News in a new tab)
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.
Oil and data centre stocks sink after US midterms (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
SINGAPORE: Oil, chip stocks and the dollar were under pressure in Asia on Thursday and just about everything else was up after US voters swept the Democrats to a series of stunning midterm election wins, a result that raised hopes for an end to the US-Iran…
Stock markets surge as Democrats win control of House, Senate (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Markets surged Wednesday following Democrats' sweeping victories in Tuesday's midterm elections. CBS News business contributor Javier David reports.
7 Numbers Tell How Democrats' Painted Trump's Red Walls Blue In US Midterm (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Of the 15 Democratic-held seats Republicans had targeted, none has so far changed hands.
After JD Vance, now Trump Jr blames Iran war for US midterms defeat (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Democrats gain influence over trade agenda, but tariff repeals to hit Trump veto wall (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
HOUSTON: Democrats’ resounding sweep to a majority in Congress gives them a big microphone and spotlight to scrutinize President Donald Trump’s trade policies, but largely leaves them unable to override his veto on any vote to overturn his tariffs or rescind…
Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war (opens BBC News in a new tab)
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.
To Bomb Or Not To Bomb? Trump's Limited Iran War Options After Midterms (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Trump could also try to strike with the status quo -- the naval blockade coupled with crippling economic sanctions that leave the Iranian regime to "rot" -- while continuing to test its appetite for a deal. This path, however, could take months to show…
Iran, Israel, Ukraine: How A Democratic Congress Can Flip Trump's Foreign Policy (opens NDTV in a new tab)
With control of both chambers starting in January, Democrats will be able to decide what gets voted on and when. That could allow them to approve new aid to Ukraine.
US midterms: World leaders hope for reset (opens Dawn in a new tab)
PARIS: World leaders voiced hopes for a reset with the United States on Wednesday after voters delivered a huge midterm election defeat to President Donald Trump and his Republican party. Germany German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said he hoped to see…
All the House districts that flipped in the midterm elections (opens CBS News in a new tab)
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.
Democrats vow bill to end Iran war after midterms (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
US Midterms Show Mirror To 2028 Contenders While Handing Big Win To Democrats (opens NDTV in a new tab)
The ramifications of Democrats' sweeping victory in Tuesday's midterm elections will be far-reaching, and perhaps nowhere more so than in the race to replace President Donald Trump.
Zelenskyy hopes Democratic Congress will bring more US help for Ukraine (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
EU officials also urge new US Congress to step up pressure on Russia to end the four-and-a-half-year war.
What the US midterms mean for ties with China (opens Dawn in a new tab)
A sweeping victory for Democrats in US midterm elections this week, giving them control of Congress, presents both an opportunity and a challenge for top rival China, analysts say. Here is how the outcome of the vote, which offers the Democratic Party the…
Unlike 2020, Trump Accepts Midterm Results. What Exactly Changed? (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Having survived scandal, impeachments and a criminal conviction, Trump approached the midterms as yet another hurdle he could clear with the sheer force of his personality.
What the Democratic midterms sweep changes for U.S.-China relations (opens CNBC in a new tab)
Analysts note the growing risks around U.S. President Donald Trump's ability to maintain a fragile trade truce.
A Democratic-controlled Congress will likely try to constrain Trump’s foreign adventures (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
But the president still has veto power, which he can wield to dictate policy over tariffs, the war in Iran or aid for Ukraine In a rare occurrence, a US election may have actually been decided by foreign policy. Donald Trump’s war in Iran and international…
South Korea finance minister vows to monitor AI policy changes after US midterm elections (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
SEOUL: South Korea will closely monitor changes in AI-related policies and regulations in the US after the midterm elections, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday. The government will also monitor changes in US tariff policies and developments in Middle East…
China's yuan rebounds as PBOC lifts midpoint, dollar falls after Democrats take Congress (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
HONG KONG: China’s yuan bounced from a more than a two-week low against the dollar on Thursday, as the central bank lifted its midpoint rate and the greenback weakened as Democrats captured control of Congress in US midterm elections. The currency had come…
Trump blames Iran war for Democrats’ dominant midterm wins (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
Donald Trump has shifted blame toward the Iran war for the blue wave that swept through the US in the midterm elections.
Japan stocks mostly soar on US midterms but AI-related ones extend tumble (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
TOKYO: Japanese stocks rallied on Thursday, buoyed by declines in crude oil after a Democratic sweep in US midterm elections weakened President Donald Trump’s position and raised hopes for an end to the Iran war. However, AI and chip shares extended sharp…
Gold and stocks rally after US midterms, greenback dips: Key takeaways for Singapore investors (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
Gold prices rose and Wall Street stocks rallied but the US dollar dipped after the Democrats swept both chambers of Congress.
Iranian Leaders Cheer Trump’s ‘Political Defeat’ as Republicans Blame War for Midterm Losses (opens TIME in a new tab)
Iranian leaders have hailed what they say is Americans’ rejection of the war, while Republicans look for answers and Democrats decide what’s next.
Trump accepts midterm results as system holds up against election interference efforts (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Administration had waged aggressive bid to sow doubt about midterms results but worst fears were not realized In the months leading up to the midterm elections, Donald Trump’s administration waged an aggressive effort to sow doubt about the results,…
Why US midterm results may bring little relief for South Korea (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
A divided Washington could add to uncertainty for South Korea.
Oil rises as investors weigh uncertainties around Iran war (opens CNA in a new tab)
Sports owners bet big on Republicans. What does their defeat mean for US sports? (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
A Democratic sweep has changed Washington’s balance of power. But from gambling legislation to stadium subsidies, both parties have helped build the system that enriches American sports’ billionaire owners Before a single vote was cast this election cycle,…
Not just Congress: Democrats’ blue wave washes over state legislatures across US (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Democrats gain hundreds of seats in historic victories – and party set to embark on aggressive legislative spree The blue wave that swept Republicans out of power across the United States didn’t just strike Congress. In Tuesday’s midterm elections, Democrats…
Does Trump-free Congress mean the end of US immigration chaos? Not exactly (opens Times of India in a new tab)
As Democrats gain control of both chambers of Congress, they are poised to scrutinize immigration policies more closely. However, the enduring executive powers from the Trump era pose challenges for immediate reforms. Policy shifts will likely be dictated by…
Congress defeat: How Trump’s allies are distancing themselves from Iran war (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
US Vice President JD Vance blames the war for the midterm rout as Democrats prepare to use Congress to rein it in.
After midterm stinging defeat, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war (opens France 24 in a new tab)
As he takes stock of his Republican Party's midterm drubbing, US President Donald Trump now faces the difficult question of what to do about his unpopular war against Iran. Trump acknowledged the war affected the midterms, suggesting voters were frustrated by…
WATCH: The wide-ranging reactions to election night (opens ABC News in a new tab)
After an Election Day so pivotal that votes were even being cast from space, there were many expressive reactions shared online.
MARTHA MACCALLUM: These American heroes show us what true valor really means (opens Fox News in a new tab)
The "Book of Valor" by Martha MacCallum traces American heroism from the Mayflower to Afghanistan through voices of those who lived it, including Medal of Honor recipients.
Iran, Gaza, Ukraine: What will US midterm results mean for these conflicts? (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Despite wins, Democrats lack the two-thirds majority needed to overturn a presidential veto and push through a law.
Sen. Gillibrand says Democrats must end Iran war, hold Trump accountable. But how? (opens NPR in a new tab)
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.
'Losing gambler energy': Iran speaker mocks Vance's midterm assessment (opens Times of India in a new tab)
How Trump lost control of Congress and Musk’s Texas businesses brace for blue wave: Morning Rundown (opens NBC News in a new tab)
The Republican missteps that led to the party losing control of Congress.
Why Melania skipped Trump's election night party (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Republicans Point Fingers After Midterms Defeat (opens NBC News in a new tab)
President Donald Trump is deflecting blame for his party’s sweeping midterm losses even as Vice President JD Vance says it was the Iran war that cost his party. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.
Kornacki: Why the Midterm Election Results Are Historic (opens NBC News in a new tab)
NBC’s chief data analyst Steve Kornacki stops by Studio 1A with his trusty big board to break down the latest numbers of the midterm election and Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins with analysis on the results.
Trump accepts election results as Republicans face midterm reckoning | First Thing (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Criticism of US-Israel war on Iran seen as huge factor in Democrats’ sweeping victory. Plus, a spiky customer steps into a North Carolina bagel store Good morning. Donald Trump has accepted the results of the US midterm elections as the system held up against…
What does Trump's midterm elections loss mean for strained US-India ties? (opens DW in a new tab)
Donald Trump's electoral setback might give New Delhi and Washington space to reset relations, but there is no guarantee that the US will actually change its approach to India.
Trump says Republicans losing the midterms due to Iran war is "largely true" (opens CBS News in a new tab)
President Trump agreed with Vice President JD Vance that the Iran war may have cost Republicans during the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Aaron MacLean have more details.
Zelenskyy hopes U.S. Democrats will bolster Ukraine support as citizens make due without water (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he hopes that the results of the U.S. midterms will generate additional support for Ukraine. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
Republicans point fingers after massive midterms defeat; Jeffries runs for House speaker (opens CBS News in a new tab)
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to step aside from his party leadership role as Republicans reel from the midterm election results. Meanwhile, current House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries launched his speakership bid. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Caitlin…
Democrat poised to flip deep-red House seat without airing a single TV ad (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Victoria Broderick and Cyril Jefferson lead GOP incumbents in deep-red districts after running remarkably low-cost campaigns.
'Shock': Democrat flips deep-red House seat without airing a single TV ad as longtime Republican goes down (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Victoria Broderick's upset of Republican Rep. Scott DesJarlais mirrored Cyril Jefferson's North Carolina win as grassroots campaigns prevailed.
House conservative emerges with 2028 presidential pick after GOP's midterm massacre: 'I am all in' (opens Fox News in a new tab)
A House Freedom Caucus original member says he's backing Marco Rubio for 2028, urging the GOP to shift immigration messaging after midterm losses.
'Identity crisis': Can Democrats 'deliver' following their 'historic', once in a generation victory? (opens France 24 in a new tab)
A historic Democratic electoral breakthrough has transformed the American political landscape. For Laurie Dundon, Senior Associate Fellow at the European Leadership Network and former US diplomat, the central question is whether the Democratic Party can…
Bluesky hit peak usage for the year on Election Night (opens TechCrunch in a new tab)
Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider said posts and likes doubled during to the U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday.
Vance eyes 2028 reset, as Republicans mull pivot after US midterms drubbing (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
A Democratic 'blue tsunami' in the US midterms shines a light on emerging distaste for Trump's brand among Republicans.
Hegseth faces bipartisan impeachment threat after Iran war gets blame for GOP midterm slaughter (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faces a bipartisan impeachment threat as House Republicans say a privileged resolution could pass when Congress returns.
Ohio's most popular midterm Republican says election results hold a warning for Dems (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Frank LaRose says the Republican Party must refocus on human freedom and free market principles after GOP candidates struggled on Election Day.
The election brought a wave of historic firsts. Here are some groundbreaking winners (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
While some of these candidates have avoided focusing on the inherent historic value of their race, gender, religion or sexual orientation, some voters' rights advocates are celebrating how the electorate has expanded.
Farage says he is worried Trump will step up Iran war after midterm 'disaster' (opens BBC News in a new tab)
Donald Trump "broke a promise" to the American electorate by launching the war, Reform UK leader adds.
‘Expect new dynamics’: Ukraine hopes for more support after Democrats sweep midterms (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Ukraine anticipates enhanced military and financial assistance from the United States after the midterm elections. Foreign minister Andrii Sybiha expressed hope for new dynamics and support from the incoming Democratic majority. Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
David Brat, Trump’s man in Canberra, lies low on midterm election results (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
The US ambassador has been quiet on the midterm election results and instead spent the week at Melbourne Cup and heaping praise on the city’s coffee and, er, laneways.
Will the U.S. midterm results do anything for oil and gas prices? (opens Global News in a new tab)
The U.S. midterm elections lay the foundations for a dramatic change in Washington, which saw global oil prices crater in response, and that could soon lead to relief at gas pumps.
Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Iranian forces say five oil tankers and a tugboat have caught fire in several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
Midterms upended Congress but Trump still commands foreign policy (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
WASHINGTON, Nov 5 - The Republican Party's staggering losses at the ballot box this week have left President Donald Trump diminished in Washington and facing tougher legislative oversight and scrutiny of his agenda.
At war with Iran, US still held secret talks with Tehran to deport Iranian nationals (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Scott Colom criticizes Democrats for writing off Mississippi amid close Senate vote count (opens NBC News in a new tab)
JACKSON, Miss. — Democrat Scott Colom criticized his party for writing off Mississippi as he remains locked in a Senate race that is too close to call, telling NBC News that Democrats unfairly gave up on voters in the state.
From the archives: The SS United States (opens CBS News in a new tab)
After a years-long legal dispute, the fabled ocean liner SS United States is destined to be sunk to create an artificial reef off the coast of Florida. Watch Mark Strassmann's Feb. 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" report about the glamorous history of the ship –…
Trump administration held talks with Iran on deporting Iranians during the war, court documents show (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
The documents show that the administration maintained contacts with Iranian officials during the war over the removals, specifically for submitting travel documents and figuring out "possible avenues for removal."
Will US midterm election results spare Gulf states from further war? (opens DW in a new tab)
The US midterm results showed how unpopular Donald Trump's Iran war is. Now, Gulf countries, trapped for months in the middle of the war between the US and Iran, see reason for optimism.
India-Born Democrat Saba Haider Wins Illinois House Seat (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Saba Haider won the November 3 US mid-term elections from the 84th District with 70.9 per cent of the votes, securing 20,756 ballots against her Republican rival Brian Scopa, who received 8,520 votes, or 29.1 per cent.
Trump administration holds secret talks to deport Iranians even as war presses on, court documents show (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
The development emerges from a lawsuit alleging violations of national immigration regulations The Trump administration held secret talks with Iran on deporting Iranians even as the war there dragged on, court documents obtained by the Associated Press show.…
Rosie O'Donnell considers return to New York from Dublin after celebrating blue wave of midterm election wins (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Rosie O'Donnell celebrated the midterm blue wave from Dublin but now reveals she's considering a move back to New York to be near her family.
Did Midterm Elections Cause Changes in News World Order? (opens Variety in a new tab)
And the real winner of the U.S. 2026 midterms is — Steve Kornacki? More viewers of traditional TV elected to watch NBC News coverage of the voting during primetime, according to data from Nielsen, but the figures suggest some shifts in overall viewership…
Late-night hosts roast Trump over midterm results (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers delivered scorching monologues following the Democrats success in the US midterms.
Man jumps from window after Bonfire Night fire at London takeaway restaurant (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
Ten fire engines and 70 firefighters were called to the scene after a flat above a restaurant was ablaze in Finsbury Park
